What Happens at the End of The Waves Will Carry Us?

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's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Wei Chun-chan (Yao)'s journey. 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.

How Does Wei Chun-chan (Yao)'s Story End?

• Wei Chun-chan: Wei Chun-chan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Vera Chen Hsueh-chen (Yun): Vera Chen Hsueh-chen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Fabian Loo (Cai): Fabian Loo's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Waves Will Carry Us Mean?

The ending of The Waves Will Carry Us brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Wei Chun-chan's story may not satisfy all audiences.