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The Waves Will Carry Us (2026)

Movie 99 min

Drama

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.

Lau Kek-huat Director Lau Kek-huat Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 2, 2026
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt38589615
Studio
Hummingbird Productions

Cast

Wei Chun-chan Yao Vera Chen Hsueh-chen Vera Chen Hsueh-chen Yun Fabian Loo Fabian Loo Cai Calvin Tsou Calvin Tsou Quan (Childhood) Wang Chao-yang Wang Chao-yang Quan's Uncle Coby Chong Liu-Lian (Middle-aged) Ophelia Jiang Ophelia Jiang Wife (Client) Ho Hsiang-yi Girlfriend Wang Cian-he Wang Cian-he Boyfriend

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Frequently asked questions

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 Waves Will Carry Us stars Wei Chun-chan, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Fabian Loo, Calvin Tsou.
When was The Waves Will Carry Us released?
The Waves Will Carry Us is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch The Waves Will Carry Us?
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