ASERO

1h 46min | Action, Crime, Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis

Childhood friends Victor and Narding built their friendship in the street. At a very young age, they were partners performing dangerous activities. However, Narding heeds his foster parents’ request for him to enter the seminary to become a priest. Victor is left alone without any parental support. Later on, he grows up to be a criminal. His wayward ways eventually got him imprisoned. Meanwhile, Narding became a good priest. He visits his old friend Victor in the prison and supported him until he finished his term. Narding accompanies Victor to their hometown where Narding works as a parish priest. Albeit their friendship has rekindled, Victor and Narding argue because of their different ways of raising homeless kids. Victor trains them the rough and dangerous ways, while Narding wants them to settle everything in a peaceful manner.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Joey Del Rosario
*Writer:*	Ricardo Lee (screenplay)
*Producer:*	Simon C. Ongpin (producer) Malou N. Santos (producer) Lily Y. Monteverde (executive producer) Charo Santos-Concio (executive producer) Lita Santos (line producer) Jackie Y. Liu (supervising producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Ricardo Remias (director of photography) Vic Anao (associate cinematographer / second unit camera) Edmund Cupcupin (associate cinematographer / second unit camera) Jose Batac Jr. (associate cinematographer)
*Music/Composer:*	Nonong Buencamino (music by)
*Editorial Department:*	Joe Solo (film editor) Isagani Celis (assistant editor) Joselito Magistrado (assistant editor)
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Arnel Clemente (production designer) Noel Luna (production designer) Jojo Figueroa (art director) Dino Sosas (set man) Jun Victoria (propsman) Irene Macapagal (makeup artist) Dennis Luna (wardrobe) Chito Torrente (chief armorer) Jordan Alvarez (armorer) Dave Torrente (armorer) Way Putian (armorer) Joel White Bernabe (assistant effectsman) Ricky Orellana (special effectsman) Dexter Torrente (special effects supervisor) Junjun Villanueva (special effectsman)
*Production Management:*	Allan Garcia (production manager) Ricky Tacdeo (schedule master) Joseph Bernardo (field cashier) Via Crusis (field cashier) Michelle Pineda (production assistant) Veronica Teresa Vera (production assistant / production secretary)
*Sound Department:*	Ramon Reyes (sound supervisor) Louie Gimpayan (soundman: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Eric Cortez (boom operator: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Lucy Quinto (dubbing supervisor) Mario Baguatan (dubbing editor) Ben Guillermo (dubbing editor) Elmer Pangandangon (dubbing utility) Jun Cabrales (sound effects) Rudy Cabrales (sound effects) Jojo Bolano (clapper: All Scope Cinema Unit 4)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Abe Despa (assistant camera: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Artemio Ongleo (second assistant camera: All Scope Cinema Unit) Joe Tutanes (second unit camera) Pablo Bautista (second unit camera) Ruel Dona (gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Rosendo Macol (gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Ronnie Nadura (gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4)
*Post-production:*	Michelle Pineda (post-production coordinator)
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Roger Fuentebella (associate director)
*Production Company:*	Star Cinema (as Star Cinema) Neo Films Neptune Productions
*Cast:*	Cesar Montano (as Victor Asero) Ricky Davao (as Narding) Gelli de Belen (as Vivian) Bembol Roco (as Spade) Al Tantay (as Bugoy) Lito Legaspi (as Col. Marino) Jao Mapa (as Troy) Patrick Garcia (as Young Victor) Kristopher Peralta (as Young Narding) Paula Peralejo (as Young Vivian) Alfred Manal (as Tisoy) Victor Neri (as Ratso) Mark Vernal (as Bembo) Kevin Vernal (as Bentot) Christopher Roxas (as Turko) Jason San Pedro (as Topak) Eruel Tongco (as Mando) Susan Africa (as Chayong) Gamaliel Viray (as Editor) Cita Astals (as Aling Mameng) Lucita Soriano (as Narding's Foster Mother) Ernie Zarate (as Narding's Foster Father) Joe Jardi (as Barangay Chairman) Elvira Manal (as Mrs. Soriano) Pilar Asuncion (as Aling Clara) Mae-ann Adonis (as Video Shop Attendant) Marieta Cruz (as Video Shop Helper) Freddie Ondra (as Rocky Gaston) Oscar Moran (as Kid Bulldog) Tony Tacorda (as Warden) Nonoy Arispe (as Boxing Referee) King Gutierrez (as Spade's Henchman)
*Additional Crew:*	Katherine Carag (continuity / script supervisor) Boyet Agravante (still photographer) Warlie Tapica (still photographer) Jose Cortez (grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Boy De Guia (grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Cristopher Meralpis (grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Redentor Padilla (grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Noel Yumang (grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Wagoner Ortiz (best boy) Allan Pangadoyon (best boy) Danilo Uson (best boy) Pia Lopezbaños (publicity and promotions) Jessica Uy Aranas (promo coordinator) Gay Ace Domingo (promo coordinator) Rosie Sosas (caterer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4) Arman Arguelles (office staff) Pabby Arzanan (office staff) Elia Dimayuga (office staff) Marlene Edillo (office staff)) Roy Endriga (office staff) Tony Espinas (office staff) Dory Jacila (office staff) Constancia Peralta (office staff) Angie Pineda (office staff) Joe Rosario (office staff) Aida Espiritu (production secretary) Malen Guerra (production secretary) Duns Dacanay (security escort) Vibes Vivero (security escort) Ding Achacoso (technical services manager) Aris A. Endriga Jr. (technical services assistant) Toto Capiral (technical services warehouseman)

Details

*Alternative Title:*
*Year:*	1995
*Genre:*	Action Crime Drama
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Filipino
*Locations:*	Rivera, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines Laguna Provincial Jail, San Pablo Sur, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
*Subtitle:*
*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Nomination - FAMAS Awards (1996) Best Child Actor - Patrick Garcia

Technical Specifications

Archive Formats

*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
Film	35mm	Trailer	Complete

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*Total Running Time:*	1h 46min
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