Turnly's The Great Wave originally opened on the National Theatre's Dorfman stage in 2018, directed by Indhu Rubasingham. The play is set in Japan and North Korea spanning the years between 1979 and 2003, telling the story of the disappearance of 17-year-old Hanako.
The play begins with the rebellious Hanako bickering with her older sister Reiko, and their mother quickly intervenes. We learn that Hanako has been disruptive at school while Reiko is the studious, quiet sister. As a storm rages outside, Reiko's study partner, Tetsuo, suggests they head to the beach. The next morning, Reiko has returned from hospital with concussion and Hanako is missing.
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