Haplos (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1982, Haplos is a drama, horror and romance film directed by Butch Perez, running about 120 minutes. “Somewhere between obsession and desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Haplos stars Vilma Santos as Christy, Christopher de Leon as Al, Rio Locsin as Auring and Delia Razon as Gloria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Haplos sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Haplos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Haplos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Haplos (1982)?
- In US, Haplos is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Haplos worth watching?
- Haplos holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Haplos?
- Haplos stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Rio Locsin, Delia Razon and Eddie Infante.
- When was Haplos released?
- Haplos was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.