Barako
Originally released in 2008. Barako is a history film. directed by Manolito C. Sulit.
Starring Arnold Reyes, Leo Martinez, and Dennis Marasigan
Synopsis
100 years after the defeat of the local troops under Gen. Miguel Malvar in the Philippine-American War, the people of a Batangueño 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
Budget
$11.5K
Production budget
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
- Budget
- $11,500
Production Companies
- East Indie Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barako about?
100 years after the defeat of the local troops under Gen. Miguel Malvar in the Philippine-American War, the people of a Batangueño town would have lost its character typified by the Tagalog term "...
Who directed Barako?
Barako was directed by Manolito C. Sulit.
How long is Barako?
Barako has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Barako released?
Barako was released on June 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barako?
The main cast of Barako includes Arnold Reyes, Leo Martinez, Dennis Marasigan, Archie Adamos, Bienvenido Lumbera.