History of Ha

History of Ha (Filipino: Historya ni Ha) is a 2021 Philippine historical drama film written, directed, and edited by Lav Diaz. It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 12, 2021 as part of the Dare section.^[1][2] It earned seven nominations at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Direction.^[3] The Young Critics' Circle awarded it Best Picture for 2021 and Best Actor for John Lloyd Cruz.

History of Ha
Directed by	Lav Diaz
Written by	Lav Diaz
Cinematography	Lav Diaz
Edited by	Lav Diaz
Production company	Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Release date	October 12, 2021 (2021-10-12) (London)
Running time	276 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino English

Premise

Hernando Alamada (John Lloyd Cruz) realizes the Philippines is experiencing a bitter transition yet again after the president, Ramon Magsaysay, unexpectedly dies in a plane crash. Alamada treads on an aimless journey and descends into absurd madness before finding redemption.

Cast

• John Lloyd Cruz as Hernando Alamada, a vaudeville great and a former socialist cadre
• Ha as himself
• Teroy Guzman as Among Guzman
• Mae Paner as Sister Lorenza
• Dolly de Leon as Dahlia, an aging sex worker
• Jonathan Francisco as Joselito
• Hazel Orencio as Matilde
• Earl Ignacio as Earnesto Guevara
• Eliezl Gabuco as Hernanda
• Jun Sabayton as Congressman Torres