A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 1, 2008
Original Title:
Barako
Genres:
History
Production Companies:
East Indie Pictures
Production Countries:
Philippines
Ratings / Certifications:
PH: R-13
Runtime: 94
100 years after the defeat of the local troops under Gen. Miguel Malvar in the Philippine-American War, the people of a BatangueƱo town would have lost its character typified by the Tagalog term "barako", meaning brave or courageous. Much worse, they have become subservient to their corrupt leaders who have been taking advantage of their ignorance and poverty. But they are slowly swayed to a new liberal direction by a small coffee club called "barakuhan" whose organizers see in it a reawakening of their native courage.
Assistant Director:
Sol Corong
Co-Director:
Emman Pascual
Director:
Manolito C. Sulit
Director of Photography:
Emman Pascual
Executive Producer:
Warly Guerra
Producer:
Manolito C. Sulit
Writer:
Manolito C. Sulit
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