The Waves Will Carry Us

A bittersweet, darkly funny scramble through grief and bureaucracy that keeps you off-balance and quietly moved.

Directed by

Lau Kek-huat

Genres

Drama

Starring

Wei Chun-chan, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Fabian Loo

Overview

When Ah Yao returns to Malaysia for his father’s funeral, he expects grief, not chaos. But everything turns upside down when the religious police storm in, claiming his father—who secretly converted to Islam—must be buried in an Islamic cemetery. Refusing to let go, Ah Yao and his siblings set out on a wild, darkly comedic journey to reclaim the body, confronting cultural clashes, family secrets, and absurd obstacles along the way.

How it feels

Dark, absurd, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, identity, faith

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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