Harana

Harana

The search for the lost art of serenade.

5.0 /10 2 votes
October 14, 2012 1h 44m Released

Storyline

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 where 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, offer their services to serenade Brian's object of affection, resulting in one of the most tender moments of genuine harana captured on film.

Key Information

Director Benito Bautista
Studio Pacific Ethnographic
Rating 5.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Florante Aguilar

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Celestino Aniel

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Romeo Bergunio

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Felipe Alonzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harana was released on October 14, 2012.

The runtime of Harana is 1h 44m.

Harana is a Documentary, History, Music movie.

Harana has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Harana is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Harana was directed by Benito Bautista.

The main cast of Harana includes Florante Aguilar, Celestino Aniel, Romeo Bergunio.

Harana is originally in English.