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When the Waves Are Gone

7.020233h 8mMovieDramaThriller

One of the Philippines' top investigators, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, faces a deep moral crossroads. As a firsthand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggers a severe skin disease, and his healing process is fraught by his dark past.

DirectorLav Diaz
WriterLav Diaz
ProducersJean-Christophe Simon·Bianca Balbuena

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 2 other countries

When the Waves Are Gone isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in France, Indonesia. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lav Diaz

JCJohn Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
Hermes Papauran
RLRonnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
Primo Macabantay
SBShamaine Buencamino
Shamaine Buencamino
Nerissa
DBDMs Boongaling
DMs Boongaling
Raffy Lerma
HOHazel Orencio
Hazel Orencio
LLLucinda Loureiro
Lucinda Loureiro
ACAna Vilela da Costa
Ana Vilela da Costa
MCMonica Calle
Monica Calle
DL
Danilo Ledesma
Homme sans domicile fixe
AG
Aryanne Gollena
Vendor
RL
Roel Laguerta
Lalaki
NA
Neil Alvin Delas Alas
Esperidion Tamano

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When the Waves Are Gone — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in France and Indonesia. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is When the Waves Are Gone on Netflix?

No, When the Waves Are Gone is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is When the Waves Are Gone on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When the Waves Are Gone isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch When the Waves Are Gone for free?

When the Waves Are Gone isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.