

How Is It to Dream?
1983, Tagalog. Directed by Eddie Garcia.
The story of Lisa and Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's brother. However, Benny died in a motorcycle accident. Eric was kind enough to marry Lisa but Eric's mother disapproved of the relationship and makes life hell for Lisa.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 9 June 1983
- Original title
- Paano Ba ang Mangarap?
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Andrea Benedicto, Orlando Nadres
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How Is It to Dream? runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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How Is It to Dream? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like How Is It to Dream??
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Who directed How Is It to Dream??
How Is It to Dream? (1983) was directed by Eddie Garcia and stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Amy Austria.