When the Waves Are Gone

When the Waves Are Gone (2023) is a drama, thriller directed by Lav Diaz rated 7.0/10.

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.