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TMDB20233h 8mDrama / Thriller

When the Waves Are Gone

TMDB movie listing

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.

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When the Waves Are Gone at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch ยท 3h 8m

At 3h 8m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama ยท Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

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TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 votes, a strong audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

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  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about When the Waves Are Gone

Is When the Waves Are Gone scary?
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How long is When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
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