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Baler is a love story between Feliza, the daughter of a rebel commander and Celso, a half-Spanish soldier, set during the twilight years of the Spanish regime in the Philippines. The young couple struggle to keep their forbidden love alive... See more »

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Daniel Reyes
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Celso Resurrecion
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Feliza Reyes
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Lt. Jose Mota
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Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
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Gabriel Reyes
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Pablo
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Azon Reyes
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Luming
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Lope
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2nd Lt. Saturnino Martin Cerezo
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Capt. Enrique Fossi de las Morenas
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Fr. Candido Gomez Carreno
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Col. Calixto Villacorte
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Gregorio Catalan Valero
Arvee Quizon ...
Diego
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Lt. Juan Alonzo Zayas
Mikel Campos ...
Flag Bearer
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Mauro
PJ Valerio ...
Soldier Crying
Jeremiah Rosales ...
Jamie Caldenay (as Nookie Rosales)
William Herrera ...
Onofre Zialcita
Alex Barles ...
Soldier Digging Well
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Soldier Pouring Water (as Andrew Smith)
Dannie Farmer ...
Soldier Cutting Hair
Joaquin Casado ...
Dr. Rogelio Vigil de Quinones
Edward Perez ...
Cook
Billy Rae Afable ...
Soldier Complaining
Marjohn Richards ...
Soldier Complaining
Michael Edwards ...
Soldier Complaining
Billy Jones ...
Soldier Shaving
Nash Gregory ...
Soldier Getting Haircut
Scott Frye ...
Soldier Getting Haircut
Naithan Samson ...
Soldier Dancing (as Johnny Samson)
Edouard George ...
Soldier Playing Petanque
Marco Vactrin ...
Soldier Smoking Tobacco
Delfin Cruz ...
Soldier Hit
Eric Aseron ...
Soldier Starving
Andrei Joseph ...
Soldier Starving
Dale Draper ...
Soldier Starving
Erie Obsena ...
Soldier Starving
Erwin Obsena ...
Soldier Starving
Stacy Purinton ...
Soldier Starving
Martin Joseph ...
Messenger
Arthur Caravaca ...
Mota's Detachment
Kano Arellano ...
Mota's Detachment
Jessie Chua ...
Mota's Detachment
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Father Confessor
Emil Sandoval ...
Additional Soldier (as Emil Salvador)
Hadji Alsaidali ...
Additional Soldier
Leo Enerio ...
Additional Soldier (as Leo Mier)
Martin Natividad ...
Additional Soldier
Mike Fraser ...
Additional Soldier
Mike Litton ...
Additional Soldier
Monji Alcantara ...
Additional Soldier
Reinier Lucien ...
Additional Soldier (as Rainier Lucien)
Ronan Tubeo ...
Additional Soldier
RJ Cruz ...
Additional Soldier
Amir Aftaran ...
Additional Soldier
Andrew Sanchez ...
Additional Soldier
Brian Perez ...
Additional Soldier
Bob Smith ...
Additional Soldier
Cj Ponce ...
Additional Soldier
Gerson Panis ...
Additional Soldier
Mazzoud Moghaddan ...
Additional Soldier (as Massoud Moghaddam)
Mehdi Rosales ...
Additional Soldier
Zach Nelson ...
Additional Soldier
Bravo ...
Puppy
Jaypee Aveyro ...
Insurrectos' Soldier
Eduardo Dela Cruz ...
Lucio Quezon
Alphea Rapayta ...
Pedron Quezon
Archie Camanag ...
Carias
Deo Rivera ...
Carias' men
John Michael Gill ...
Carias' men
J.R. Laguitan ...
Carias' men
Repaeles Salonga ...
Carias' men (as Repacks Salonga)
Robert Corea ...
Aguinaldo's Emissary
Boy Aquino ...
Daniel's Men
John Lapid ...
Daniel's Men
Joey Tajanlangit ...
Daniel's Men
Paul Aberdan ...
Ramilio
Mengie Ngo ...
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
Jason Magsino ...
Ambrosio Bautista (as Rainier Lucien)
Gerry Ortiz ...
Balcony Flag Bearer
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Villacorte's Soldier
Ulysses Fino ...
Evacuation Announcer
Elmer Fiel ...
Celso's Singer (as Elmer Feil)
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Woman of Baler
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Woman of Baler
Brenda Porcadilla ...
Woman of Baler
Gemma Masas ...
Woman of Baler (as Gemma Espiritu)
Ida Pomarejos ...
Woman of Baler (as Ida Pumarejos)
The Brass Band ...
San Antonio de Padua Marching Band
Jennifer Morcozo ...
Feliza's Townmate
Alex Candelaria ...
Fire Victim
Arlene de la Cruz ...
Fire Victim
Vic Gabion ...
Overeating Republician Soldier (as Vic Gation)
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Midwife
Maricel Catuday ...
Midwife's Assistant
John Alexander Adrias ...
Celso Jr. - Newborn
John Dominic Pragedes ...
Celso Jr. Newborn
Ian Valencia ...
Celso Jr at 4 months
Fender de Leon Legaspi ...
Celso, Jr. at 4 yrs. old
Andy Joseph ...
Fr. Gonzales
Alan Perez ...
Antonio Altamirano
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Francisco Diaz Navarro
Mono Carnaela ...
Isabel Valbuena Gomez
Charles Ritual ...
Republican Mocker
Eddie de Vera ...
Republican Messenger
Froilan Miras ...
Republican Trumpeteer
Allan Cruz ...
Republican Flag Bearer (as Alan Cruz)
Abdon Dacara ...
Republican Commanding Troop (as Abdun Dacara)
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Rebel Soldier (as Rosauro Boy Roque)
Joe Goodall ...
American Soldier
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Lt. Col. Simon Tecson (uncredited)

Directed by

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Mark Meily

Written by

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Roy Iglesias ... (story)
 
Roy Iglesias ... (screenplay)

Produced by

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Vincent Del Rosario III ... producer (as Vicente G. Del Rosario III)
Vic Del Rosario Jr. ... executive producer
Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus ... producer
Erwin Genuino ... executive producer
Hermie Go ... associate producer
June Torrejon-Rufino ... supervising producer

Music by

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Vincent De Jesus

Cinematography by

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Lee Meily ... director of photography

Editing by

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Danny Añonuevo

Editorial Department

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Antonio Acurin ... negative assembler: Opticolors / negative checker: Opticolors
Restie Adriano ... engineering: Opticolors
Salvador Alfaro ... positive machine operator: Opticolors
Eduardo Alvaro Jr. ... film projectionist: Opticolors / film revisor: Opticolors
Danny Añonuevo ... editor: EditCube Digital
Maureen Baniqued ... traffic coordinator: Opticolors
J.M. Capulong ... assistant editor: EditCube Digital
Joselito Cerbito ... film projectionist: Opticolors / film revisor: Opticolors
Frank Chico ... chief engineer: Optima Digital
Karl Lawrence Concepcion ... electronic technician: Opticolors
Christian Cortez ... systems administrator: Optima Digital
Ice Cruz ... telecine colorist: Optima Digital
Raul Ermita ... assistant post-production coordinator
Jerwin D. Espiritu ... digital film recordist: Ignite Media (as Jerwin Espiritu)
Tommy Gumayagay ... digital film recordist: Ignite Media (as Tom Gumayagay)
E.L. Lerios ... post-production coordinator: EditCube Digital
Rody Lo ... chemical analyst: Opticolors / quality control: Opticolors
Roque Magsino ... color grader: Opticolors
Marivic Manguiat ... project coordinator: Opticolors
Lester Olayer ... assistant editor: EditCube Digital
Freddie Pagnamitan ... printer operator: Opticolors
K.C. Pamintuan ... project coordinator: Optima Digital (as Kacey Pamintuan)
Lucille Perez ... digital film recordist: Ignite Media
Nelson Ramos ... negative machine operator: Opticolors
Dondon Redondo ... utility: EditCube Digital
Francis Redondo ... technical assistant: EditCube Digital
Catalino Reyes ... engineering: Opticolors
Lope Robredillo ... engineer: Optima Digital
Ferdinand Santos ... printer operator: Opticolors
Pauline Tating ... project coordinator: Optima Digital
Armen Teh ... senior color grader: Opticolors
Arnulfo Tongloy ... chemical mixer: Opticolors
George Toralba ... technical operations manager: Opticolors
Edmon Tugbo ... post-production coordinator (as Edmund Tugbo)
Sieren Tuplano ... post-production producer: Optima Digital
Benido Viaña Jr. ... engineering head: Opticolors (as Benido Viaño Jr.)
Grace Olga Yasay ... assistant quality control analyst: Opticolors

Production Design by

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Aped Santos ... (as Aped F. Santos)

Art Direction by

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Ed Cruz ... (as Ed Indira M. Cruz)

Set Decoration by

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Cesar Cervantes ... (as Caesar Cervantes)

Costume Design by

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Joel Bilbao ... (as Joel Marcelo V. Bilbao)

Makeup Department

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Rudy Adriatico ... makeup artist
George Aliben ... assistant makeup artist (as George Cortez Aliben)
Lilia Benoza ... makeup artist (as Lilia De Asis Benoza)
Vicky Benoza ... assistant makeup artist
Emmanuel E.J. Caro ... assistant makeup artist
Freddie Castor ... makeup artist: Anne Curtis
Melchur Angelu Dominguez ... assistant makeup artist

Production Management

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Marc Ambat ... general manager: Opticolors
Mike Astudillo ... production manager (as Michael Astudillo)
Tony Benavidez ... post-production head: EditCube Digital
Pete Jimenez ... general manager: Optima Digital
Allan Noble ... production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Rolando Inocencio ... assistant director (as Rollie Inocencio)
Lizzie Yotoko ... second assistant director

Art Department

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Jaime Abano ... head setman
Randy Abano ... senior propsman
Jenus Abaño ... swing setman
Sammy Aguillon ... finishing / painting
Junry Agusan ... carpenter
Jaymar Alberto ... carpenter
Lito Alberto ... carpenter
Federico Alminar ... swing setman
Romeo Altiche ... finishing / painting
Clifvon Alu-ad ... carpenter
Cesar An ... head setman
Roosevelt Araojo ... swing setman
Ronnie Boadilla ... carpenter
Kert Cainila ... carpenter
William Crauz ... set constructor
Aldrin Cruz ... swing setman
Ferdinand Cunanan ... carpenter
Ereneo Dominguez ... carpenter
Mayo Dominguez ... carpenter
Randy Dumaguing ... finishing / painting
Buboy Enriquez ... swing setman
Rex Flores ... art department continuity
Jhon Lloyd Francisco ... swing setman
John Lloyd Francisco ... swing setman
Owah Francisco ... carpenter
Angelo Ian Gallego ... swing setman
Eduardo Grande ... swing setman
Andrew Legarda ... junior propsman
Mark Cris Mameng ... carpenter
Rhyan Masangcay ... head setman
Sammy Menes ... carpenter
Arwin Merano ... art department assistant researcher
Dado Miguel ... carpenter
Arnel Morado ... head setman
Bong Naic ... carpenter
Romulo Nono ... swing setman
Mar Opeña ... finishing / painting
Arnold Peñaranda ... carpenter
Hermogenes Rafael ... finishing / painting
Risty Ricafort ... carpenter
Arturo Riola ... chief carpenter
Bernie Riola ... carpenter
Alfonso Sabanal ... chief painter
Erdman Sabanal ... chief painter
Byron Salonga ... art department lead researcher
Manny Serdeña ... carpenter
Gathuzon Suba ... foreman
Ronald Timtiman ... carpenter
Edwin Villegas ... swing setman

Sound Department

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Ditoy Aguila ... sound supervisor
Josie Galvez ... dubbing supervisor
Rudy Gonzales ... soundman (as Rudolfo Gonzales)
Dennis Isungga ... field sound recordist
Romy Lopez ... boom operator
Diamond Payumo ... cable person
Beth Ramirez ... dubbing supervisor
Benido Viaña Jr. ... sound recordist (as Benido Viaño Jr.)

Special Effects by

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Cesar An ... armoury caretaker
Cecille Baun ... prosthetics
Marie Baun ... prosthetics assistant
Changes Castillo ... armoury caretaker
Bembol Deang ... special effects crew
Renato Deang ... assistant armourer (as Bebe Deang) / assistant special effects
Francisco Fajardo ... armoury caretaker
Rolando Mercado ... special effects crew
Arnel Morado ... armoury caretaker
Erwin Ogot ... prosthetics assistant
Bongbong San Jose ... special effects crew (as Bong San Jose)
Fe Sanchez ... prosthetics assistant
Dick Sto. Domingo ... armorer (as Eddierick Dick Sto. Domingo) / head special effects (as Eddierick Dick Sto. Domingo)
Jason Sto. Domingo ... special effects crew
Alberto Torrente ... assistant special effects
Baby Torrente ... head armoury technician
Nilo Villamayor ... special effects crew

Visual Effects by

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Marc Ambat ... chief technical officer: Optima Digital
Tess Bautista ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Eric Carlos ... resolve colorist: Optima Digital
Frank Chico ... celco firestorm operator: Optima Digital
James Ecito ... resolve colorist: Optima Digital
Gatdula Limon Leonardo ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Marilen Magsaysay ... head resolve colorist: Optima Digital
Leopoldo Mendoza ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Ruben Ramirez ... bones scanner: Optima Digital
Abi Sta. Ana ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Stephen Sy ... visual effects head: Optima Digital
Raymond Tan ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Franz Valenzuela ... digital artist: Optima Digital
Alex Vargas ... digital artist: Optima Digital

Stunts

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Ronald Asinas ... fight director / stunt director
John Lapid ... stunt stand-in
Joey Tajanlangit ... stunt stand-in

Camera and Electrical Department

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Jay Abello ... second unit cameraman
Johnny Albia ... still photographer
Arnold Andrada ... steadicam operator (as Botchok Andrada)
Louie Barcena ... video assist operator: Viva Films
Raymundo Belas ... key grip
Sherwin Borgonia ... second assistant camera
Judy Bragas ... lighting grip
Jojo Briza ... gaffer (as Joseph Briza)
Cesar Calonge ... generator operator
Doming Cama ... alternate grip: Viva Films
Edwin Carrasco ... gaffer
Butch Castillo ... lighting grip
Dodie Castillo ... pegasus grip
Willie Castillo ... steadicam operator (as Willy Castillo)
Marlon Coquilla ... key grip (as Marlon Coquila)
Jolan Dano ... dolly operator
Martin Dingcong ... grip: Viva Films
Arsenio Ego-ogan ... second electrician: Viva Films (as Dodoy Agooan)
Fred Escosio ... steadicam spotter
Eman Francisco ... camera grip: second unit
Rocky Gustom ... pegasus crane operator (as Rocky Guston)
Joyen Lauron ... alternate grip: Viva Films
Jay Linaga ... first electrician: Viva Films
Jason Magsino ... alternate grip: Viva Films
Rico Makiling ... lighting grip
Ulysses Makiling ... assistant camera
Carlo Mendoza ... camera operator: second unit
Yoyoy Oxina ... assistant electrician: Viva Films
Rolly Pacat ... grip: Viva Films
Jose Partoza ... grip: Viva Films (as Jose Partosa Pukaw)
Alex Ramirez ... cableman: Viva Films
Lucky Ramirez ... grip: Viva Films
Timmy Ramirez ... head technician/dispatcher: Viva Films
Bambam Ravago ... lighting grip
Rene Riel ... second second assistant camera
Ralf Subebe ... steadicam technician (as Ralp Subebe)
Harry Tubio ... pegasus grip

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Paquito Alonsabe ... consultant: military costume (as Paquito Al Mercer Alonsabe)
Mark Antepuesto ... wardrobe assistant: Realtime
Ryndon Leonard Claver ... wardrobe master
Mercy Dela Concepcion ... costumer
Rommel Dimaano ... head costumer
Ayie Floresca ... wardrobe assistant
Andrew Gutierrez ... wardrobe assistant: Realtime
Michael Hipolito ... wardrobe assistant: Realtime
John Ignacio ... wardrobe assistant: Realtime
Marvin Manabat ... wardrobe assistant
Kenneth Paul Organo ... wardrobe assistant
Allan Rae Racraquin ... wardrobe assistant

Location Management

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Dindo Flores ... location coordinator

Music Department

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Edith Gallardo ... lyricist: theme song
Sarah Geronimo ... performer: theme song
Louie Ocampo ... composer: theme song

Script and Continuity Department

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Ying Alcantara ... technical continuity
Hubert Tibi ... script continuity

Transportation Department

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Tony Aganad ... speedboat operator: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Lito Amakell ... unit driver: Viva Films
Edgar Deazer ... service driver: Viva Films
Daniel Flores ... speedboat operator: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Bal Gorospe ... speedboat operator: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Gerry Rojas ... driver (as Gerry Roxas)
Marcial Romero ... driver
Ramon Valenzuela ... boat operator: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat

Additional Crew

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Ed Abuela ... marketing and communications staff
Roselle Acena ... administrative assistant: EditCube Digital
Judilyn Alonsabe ... production assistant (as Judilyn Niel Alonsabe)
Jayel Angara ... crew: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Lili Asinas ... accounting head: Kodak Philippines (as Lily Asinas)
Tess Añonuevo ... sales producer: EditCube Digital
Virgilio Bautista ... tent caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Hazel Bernardo ... marketing and communications head
Bebot Bonifacio ... craft service
Tony Brandes ... craft service (as Tony Brandez)
Wendell Cabigas ... craft service
Nandy Canlas ... utility: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Jeffrey Cantuba ... schedule master
Joven Cantuba ... assistant talent coordinator
Norman Cantuba ... talent coordinator
Nina Cortez ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Rogelio Cuime ... utility: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat (as Boy Quime)
Edgar Dalaguit ... craft service
Henry De Leon ... team leader: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Pearlie Del Rosario ... marketing and communications head
Valerie S. Del Rosario ... creative department (as Valerie Salvador del Rosario)
Bernard Doctor ... marketing and communications staff
Gary Dombriguez ... craft service (as Gary Dombringuez)
Heizel Duco ... accounting head: Kodak Philippines
Susan Episcope ... sales manager
Moises Fernandez ... marketing and communications staff
Max Fines ... craft service
Eric Carlo Flamiano ... arts and graphics supervisor (as Eric Flaminiano)
Edgie Flores ... floor production assistant
Edwin Frilles ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Gita Gaddi ... sales producer: Optima Digital
Marlyn Gamat ... treasury head: Kodak Philippines
Arlene Garcia ... marketing and communications staff
Boy Garcia ... craft service
Chai Garcia ... road manager: Sarah Geronimo
Baby Gil ... corporate public relations head
Marie Ann G. Gomez ... finance group comptroller (as Anne Gomez)
Mario Guillermo ... military escort (as Sgt. Mario Guillermo)
Dave Hukom ... producer: Ignite Media
Andy Joseph ... dialect coach: Spanish
Bonding Julian ... tent caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Janson Ko ... craft service
Jesthela Lizardo ... sales manager: Optima Digital
Margarita Lopez ... caterer: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Dennis Lubis ... equipment coordinator (as Denis Lubia) / traffic coordinator (as Denis Lubia)
Arlene Magdamit ... chief accountant: Kodak Philippines
Antonio P. Matoto ... sales and distribution head (as Antonio Matoto)
Myrna Mercado ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Nico Miguel Jr. ... craft service
Archie Obillano ... utility: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Samuel Ojoylan Jr. ... chief accountant: Opticolors
Nino Oler ... portalet caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Sarah Pagcaliwagan ... production coordinator (as Sarah Pagcaliwanagan)
Ting Palacio ... craft service
Ruel Palad ... craft service
Ferlin Parreno-Buenviaje ... publicity supervisor (as Ferlin Pareno-Buenviaje)
Edwin Pascual ... craft service
Eric Paulo ... logistics manager (as Eric Paolo)
Alan Perez ... dialect coach: Spanish
Tata Proceso ... crew: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Don Quinay ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Jimmyson Ramos ... crew: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Trining Regala ... translator: Spanish
Ruel Ricarto ... production accountant
Ariel Riel ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Bernard Ritual ... LGU operator: Baler
Tok Ritual ... crew: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Weng Rodriguez ... accounting head: Kodak Philippines
Roger Ruzol ... crew: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Greg Sanchez ... utility: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Sandy Santamaria ... sales manager: Opticolors (as Sandy Santa Maria)
Cel Santiago ... creative department
Teresita Santiago ... finance comptroller
Willy Santiago ... dialect coach: Spanish
Elmer Santos ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Roger Siason ... portalet caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Dick Sto. Domingo ... armorer (as Eddierick Dick Sto. Domingo)
Robert B. Talavera ... production coordinator (as Bob Talavera)
Mark Alvin Tallongon ... cost/inventory supervisor: Opticolors
Mel Tiburan ... chief finance officer: Opticolors
Dan Valderama ... equipment coordinator / traffic coordinator
Richard Vergara ... tent caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Nonoy Villanueva ... portalet caretaker: Baler PFARO/Bantay Dagat
Oli Laperal Jr. ... crew and equipment coordinator (uncredited)
Crew believed to be complete

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Plot Summary

Baler is a love story between Feliza, the daughter of a rebel commander and Celso, a half-Spanish soldier, set during the twilight years of the Spanish regime in the Philippines. The young couple struggle to keep their forbidden love alive despite familial and political tensions, culminating in an almost year-long blockade known as the Siege of Baler.

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Taglines Love Is Worth Fighting For See more »
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  • 116 min
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Budget $2,000,000 (estimated)

Did You Know?

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Trivia Manager Wenn V. Deramas pulled out his talent, DJ Durano, from the production for alleged unfair treatment. Deramas said Deejay was hired as supporting actor, but he was only used as extra. Wenn said they accepted the Baler project despite the minimal talent fee, believing that Deejay would have a good role. Also for 10 straight days, Deejay's call time was 7 a.m., yet the actor had to wait for 10 hours for his take, the manager/director claimed. Wenn said he had to sacrifice the filming of The Only Mother to You All (2008) due to Deejay's absence for the filming of Baler. See more »
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