When the Waves Are Gone
Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators of the Philippines, is at a deep moral crossroad. As a member of the police forces, he is a first-hand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign that his institution is implementing with dedication. The atrocities are corroding Hermes physically and spiritually, causing him a severe skin disease resulting from anxiety and guilt. As he tries to heal, a dark past haunts him and has eventually come back for a reckoning.
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Lav Diaz
- Cast: John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino, DMs Boongaling, Hazel Orencio
- Country: Denmark, France, Philippines, Portugal