Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade (2012)
1h 44m
Running Time
October 14, 2012Release Date
Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade (2012)
1h 44m
Running Time
October 14, 2012Release Date
Plot.
Upon his father's death, Florante, a classically trained guitarist returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence. During his stay he rediscovers the music of harana - a long-forgotten tradition of Filipino serenading when men sang under the window at night to fearlessly declare their love for a woman. Intent on unearthing these unheralded songs, Florante travels to the remote provinces where he discovers three of the last surviving practitioners - a farmer, a fisherman and a tricycle driver. Astounded by their golden voices, Florante asks them to travel with him to perform and record these unknown songs. During their travels, the haranistas meet Brian, a shy young man who for years has been secretly in love with a schoolmate. The haranistas, who have not serenaded in the last thirty years, offered their services to serenade Brian's object of affection, resulting in one of the most tender moments of genuine harana captured on film.
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Cast & Crew.
Florante Aguilar
Self
Celestino Aniel
Self
Romeo Bergunio
Self
Felipe Alonzo
Self
Benito Bautista
Director
Benito Bautista
Director
Emma Francisco
Writer
Fides Enriquez
Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 14, 2012
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 44m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
philippines
cultural
serenade