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Haplos

Haplos

Somewhere between obsession and desire.

1982 · 120 min · ★ 7.8 · Horror, Romance, Drama

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.

Directed by Butch Perez · Written by Ricky Lee

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