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When the Waves Are Gone (2022): Cast & Box Office

When the Waves Are Gone (2022) movie poster

When the Waves Are Gone is a 2022 drama thriller directed by Lav Diaz, starring John Lloyd Cruz as Hermes Papauran, Shamaine Buencamino and Ronnie Lazaro. It runs 3 hours 7 minutes and earned $8 worldwide.

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When the Waves Are Gone (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 7m (187 min)
Director
Lav Diaz
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When the Waves Are Gone About?

The premise of When the Waves Are Gone without spoilers.

Haunted by his conscience and a debilitating skin disease, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran grapples with the moral implications of his role as a top investigator in the Philippines. Witnessing the brutal consequences of the country’s anti-drug campaign, he struggles with guilt and anxiety. As he seeks healing, a troubling past resurfaces, forcing him to confront the darkness within himself and the system he serves.

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Cast & crew

When the Waves Are Gone Cast & Characters

John Lloyd Cruz leads the cast as Hermes Papauran, with Shamaine Buencamino as Nerissa and Ronnie Lazaro as Primo Macabantay. Directed by Lav Diaz; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lav Diaz

More films directed by Lav Diaz, best-rated first: The Woman Who Left, Norte, the End of History, Magellan and Magellan.

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Box office

When the Waves Are Gone Box Office

When the Waves Are Gone grossed $8 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$8

International
$8
Videos

When the Waves Are Gone Trailers & Videos

The trailer of When the Waves Are Gone.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE GONE Film Clip | JAFF 2022
Details

When the Waves Are Gone Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Kapag Wala Na Ang Mga Alon” and “Quand les vagues se retirent”.

Also known as
  • Kapag Wala Na Ang Mga Alon
  • Quand les vagues se retirent
  • 부서지는 파도
  • 浪潮退去之後
  • Když vlny utichly
  • 当浪潮已逝
  • Quando Não Há Mais Ondas

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When the Waves Are Gone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of When the Waves Are Gone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone runs 3 hours 7 minutes (187 minutes).

When was When the Waves Are Gone released?

When the Waves Are Gone was released on September 5, 2022.

Who directed When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone was directed by Lav Diaz.

More films by Lav Diaz

Who is in the cast of When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone stars John Lloyd Cruz as Hermes Papauran, Shamaine Buencamino as Nerissa and Ronnie Lazaro as Primo Macabantay, among 13 credited actors.

How much did When the Waves Are Gone make at the box office?

When the Waves Are Gone grossed $8 worldwide.

Does When the Waves Are Gone have a post-credit scene?

No. When the Waves Are Gone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When the Waves Are Gone in?

The original language of When the Waves Are Gone is Tagalog.

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