Haplos
“Somewhere between obsession and desire.”
Synopsis
Al is a balikbayan who returns to his former hometown where his mother is buried. There he meets his childhood friend Cristy who works as a counselor for family planning. Eventually they develop a romantic relationship and end up as a couple. However, a mysterious lady appears one day while Al tends to his mother’s grave. Al falls in love with the stranger and is now torn between her and Cristy.
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Haplos on Sunday's Best: November 4, 2018 TeaserOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-10-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Butch Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Lee
- Original Score
- Jun Latonio, Lucien Letaba
- Original Title
- Haplos
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mirick Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Butch Perez
Ricky Lee, Butch Perez
Jun Latonio, Lucien Letaba
Romeo Vitug
Edgardo Jarlego, Ike Jarlego Jr., George Jarlego
Department Leadership Roster
Ricky Lee
Screenplay
Butch Perez
Director
Edgardo Jarlego
Editor
Romeo Vitug
Director of Photography
Jun Latonio
Original Music Composer
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Editor
Laida Lim-Perez
Production Design
George Jarlego
Editor
Lucien Letaba
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haplos
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What is Haplos about?
Al is a balikbayan who returns to his former hometown where his mother is buried. There he meets his childhood friend Cristy who works as a counselor for family planning. Eventually they develop a romantic relationship and end up as a couple. However, a mysterious lady appears one day while Al tends to his mother’s grave. Al falls in love with the stranger and is now torn between her and Cristy.
Who directed Haplos?
Haplos was directed by Butch Perez.
Who stars in Haplos?
The principal cast of Haplos includes Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Rio Locsin, Delia Razon, Eddie Infante.
When was Haplos released and how long is it?
Haplos was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Haplos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haplos was composed by Jun Latonio, Lucien Letaba.