The Waves Will Carry Us
人生海海
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taiwan Film Festival Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kek-huat
- Screenplay & Story
- Lau Kek-huat
- Original Title
- 人生海海
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Hummingbird Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kek-huat
Lau Kek-huat
Tsai Wei-lung
Soo Mun Thye, Lin Wan-yu
Jin Ong, Nicole Teoh, Tony Hu, Jerry Tung, Kaze Ng
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kek-huat
Director
Tsai Wei-lung
Director of Photography
Lau Kek-huat
Writer
Jerry Tung
Producer
Kaze Ng
Producer
Cheng Chih-han
Production Design
Soon Yong Chow
Production Design
Soo Mun Thye
Editor
Lin Wan-yu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waves Will Carry Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Waves Will Carry Us about?
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.
Who directed The Waves Will Carry Us?
The Waves Will Carry Us was directed by Lau Kek-huat.
Who stars in The Waves Will Carry Us?
The principal cast of The Waves Will Carry Us includes Wei Chun-chan, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Fabian Loo, Calvin Tsou, Wang Chao-yang.
When was The Waves Will Carry Us released and how long is it?
The Waves Will Carry Us was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.