title: History of Ha
text: # History of Ha
  
  History of Ha (Filipino: Historya ni Ha) is a 2021 Filipino 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. It earned seven nominations at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Direction. The Young Critics' Circle awarded it Best Picture for 2021 and Best Actor for John Lloyd Cruz.
  
  ## Premise
  
  Hernando Alamada (John Lloyd Cruz), a vaudeville great and a former socialist cadre, knows that 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
  * Teroy Guzman
  * Mae Paner
  * Dolly de Leon
  * Jonathan Francisco
  * Hazel Orencio
  * Earl Ignacio
  * Gabuco Eliezl
  * Jun Sabayton
  