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Barako (2008)

2008-06-01 · 1h 34m · TL
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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.

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Budget
$11.5K

Top billed cast

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Arnold ReyesArnold ReyesLeo MartinezLeo MartinezDennis MarasiganDennis MarasiganArchie AdamosArchie AdamosBienvenido LumberaBienvenido LumberaCarlon MatobatoCarlon MatobatoBehn CervantesBehn CervantesSol CorongSol Corong

Keywords

Philippines

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHistoryTheme affinityPhilippinesDirector preference1176312Actor preference293734 · 358687 · 333988Country preferencePhDecade preference2000

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Frequently asked questions about Barako

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 "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.

How long is Barako?

Barako has a runtime of 94 minutes.