When the Waves Are Gone
Aug 16, 2023 | IMDB 7
187 min Watch NowDrama, Thriller
Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators in the Philippines, is at a deep moral crossroads. He is a first-hand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggering a severe skin disease. As he tries to heal, a dark past haunts him.
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