Moonlight Over Baler

Moonlight Over Baler is a 2017 Filipino historic romantic film starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Ellen Adarna, Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert.^[1] The film is directed by Gil Portes, written by Eric Ramos and is under the production of T-Rex Productions (Rex Tiri).^[2][3][4]

Moonlight Over Baler
Directed by	Gil Portes
Written by	Eric Ramos
Produced by	T-Rex Productions (Rex Tiri)
Starring	Elizabeth Oropesa Ellen Adarna Vin Abrenica Sophie Albert
Production company	T-Rex Entertainment
Release date	February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Budget	P 45 million
Box office	P 1.5 million

The film is shot in the historic town of Baler, Aurora.^[5]

The film was entered for the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival but was not selected to be part of the festival's Magic 8.^[6][7][8]

Synopsis

Set in the 1980s, the film tells the story of Fidela (Elizabeth Oropesa), a 65-year-old retired teacher who develops a special bond with a young Japanese photojournalist Kenji (Vin Abrenica), who has an uncanny resemblance to her lost love named Nestor (also played by Vin Abrenica). Nestor, who was about to marry Fidela in the 1940s, went off to fight in the war (World War II) and was killed.

Decades later, Fidela met Kenji who was covering the EDSA revolution in 1986 in Baler. She reminisced about her past as Kenji woos a local beauty named Rory (played by Ellen Adarna). Fidela helped Kenji surpass the challenges given to him by Rory to prove his sincere feelings towards her.^[9]

Cast

Main

• Elizabeth Oropesa as Fidela
• Ellen Adarna as Aurora/Rory
• Vin Abrenica as Kenji/Nestor (dual role)
• Sophie Albert as the young Fidela

Supporting

• Daria Ramirez
• Menggie Cobarrubias
• Angie Ferro
• Kate Alejandrino
• Abel Estanislao
• Benj Bolivar
• Aaron Yanga
• Alvin Fortuna
• Dennies Coronel
• Benjie Felipe
• Jess Evardone
• Jun Nayra
• Blaine Medina

References

1. "Vin Abrenica replaces brother in new movie". yahoo.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
2. "The Daily Tribune News - 'Moonlight over Baler' to open in 'love month'". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on 2017-01-08. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
3. "'Moonlight Over Baler' A bittersweet tale of love - Malaya Business Insight". malaya.com.ph. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
4. "Moonlight Over Baler: Love story is here to stay". philstar.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
5. "'Moonlight Over Baler', A Well Crafted And Well Acted Old Fashioned Love Story From Direk Gil Portes, With Splendid Performance Of Beth Oropesa In The Lead Role". showbiz-portal.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
6. Navarro, Mell (1 November 2016). "Films aiming to be MMFF 2016 entries". pep.ph. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
7. "Gil Portes' 'Moonlight Over Baler' vies for slot at 42nd MMFF". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
8. Montefalcon, Edemar. "MMFF officials deny snubbing big franchise films in MMFF 2016 screening process - News Bureau". everlastingradio.net. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
9. Tuazon, Nikko (5 June 2016). "Moonlight Over Baler, for consideration at MMFF 2016". pep.ph. Retrieved 24 January 2017.