History of Ha

History of Ha

2021 · 296 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama

Puppeteer Hernando Alamada returns home, experiencing a bitter transition in the aftermath of the unexpected death of Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay. Communicating only using his puppet, he goes on a journey with a nun, a sex worker and a teenage boy to a remote island where gold has been discovered.

Directed by Lav Diaz · Written by Lav Diaz

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