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Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade (2012)

Overview

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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Benito Bautista profile
Benito Bautista

Director

Cast

Florante Aguilar profile
Florante Aguilar

Himself

Celestino Aniel profile
Celestino Aniel

Himself

Romeo Bergunio profile
Romeo Bergunio

Himself

Felipe Alonzo profile
Felipe Alonzo

Himself

Florante Aguilar profile
Florante Aguilar

Himself

Celestino Aniel profile
Celestino Aniel

Himself

Romeo Bergunio profile
Romeo Bergunio

Himself

Felipe Alonzo profile
Felipe Alonzo

Himself

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Release Date

October 14, 2012

Original Language

English, Tagalog

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Pacific Ethnographic logoNew Art Media logo

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HARANA the Movie Trailer

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