Barako
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$11500
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
2008-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Tagalog
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Arnold Reyes
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