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The Waves Will Carry Us

2026 · 99 min Drama

Xiao Ming returns to his hometown after a decade away. His father, the owner of a small seafood shop, is seriously ill, forcing the son to not only take over the family business but also untangle a web of unspoken grievances and silent expectations that have lingered between them for years. In a quiet port town where life moves to the rhythm of the tides, Xiao Ming rediscovers the meaning of 'home'. This 2026 drama explores the fragile bonds between fathers and sons, revealing how the past shapes the present and forgiveness becomes the longest journey of all.

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Original Title 人生海海
Year 2026
Country Taiwan, Malaysia
Genre Drama
Director Lau Kek-huat
Runtime 99 min.

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The director constructs the narrative through a contrast of static, almost painterly shots of the harbor and dynamic, tense family conversations, filming dialogues in long takes that amplify the feeling of awkwardness and things left unsaid.

What lingers is a slow, contemplative immersion into a world where the most significant events occur not in actions, but in the pauses between words. A quiet gem for those who appreciate subtle psychological nuance and the gradual unfolding of character. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lau Kek-huat

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On a deserted pier in the afternoon, with the sea breeze carrying the scent of salt and distant memories.

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