WITH the success of the historical biopic “Heneral Luna,” which went on to become the highest grossing Filipino independent film of all time, another historical film is set to make its mark into the consciousness of Filipino moviegoers.
Aljur Abrenica plays the role of “Hermano Puli,” a Filipino hero from Lucban, Quezon who was the first to lead a revolt against the Spaniards in a bid to gain religious independence.
The teaser, which lasts 1:15 minutes, was released last month and has since been making the rounds online after being shared by excited fans.
Hermano Puli was supposedly one of the entries in the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival but it withdrew due to lack of funding.
It was replaced by the film “Honor Thy Father” which was later disqualified in the Best Picture race.
Directed by Gil Portes, Hermano Puli stars Louise Delos Reyes, Enzo Pineda, Menggie Cubarrubias, Kristoffer Martin, Arnold Reyes, Markki Stroem,Simon Ibarra, Vin Abrenica, Allen Abrenica, Sue Prado, Kiko Matos, Stella Canete, Diva Montelaba, Abel Estanislao, and Alvin Fortuna.
No release date has been announced for the said film but based on the comments on its Facebook page, it will be shown during the second half of 2016. AJH