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When The Waves Grow Stronger
When The Waves Grow Stronger
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When The Waves Grow Stronger

Original Title: כשהגלים מתחזקים

2026
1h 55m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

2026

Runtime

1h 55m

Storyline

"יש לך פה חצוף, קרקל..."

Moran becomes the first woman to train in Israel’s elite naval commando, Shayetet 13, only to discover that the man from her one reckless night is Harel, her commanding officer. As brutal training and relentless pressure close in, a forbidden attraction forces them both to choose between love, duty, and the price of becoming who they truly are. Adapted from the bestselling novel by one of Israel’s leading romance authors, Sharon Zohar. Presented entirely in vertical aspect ratio (9:16) via the V1 app by Keshet 12.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Feb 26, 2026
Digital Release
Apr 12, 2026
Languages
Hebrew
Director
Shira Greenshpone
Production
Ananey
Ananey
Keshet TV
Keshet TV
Production Countries
Israel

Top Cast

16 Cast Members

Yadin Gellman

Harel Shay

Mishel Pru

Moran Stav

Gal Cohen

Evyatar Caspi

Mia Mintz

Ruti Friedman

Gal Zarahovitch

Barak Barel

Oren Habot

Shlomo Stav

Amihai Bloch

Roni Mashat

Mor Sarusi

Noa

Ariel Tzohar

Sarit

Yehontan Hern

Boaz

Dor Raz

Ben Tzion

Roy Sagi

Roy Weissman

Gal Cohen

Abutbul

Yarin Tyer

Segev

Ido Balilti

Nir

Netanel Cohen

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