The Waves Will Carry Us

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 2, 2026

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

mandarin

Countries

Taiwan, Malaysia

Production

Hummingbird Productions

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38589615