RAKENROL

1h 53min | Comedy, Music |

Philippines

Synopsis
Odie and his best friend Irene are two outsiders who find a second home in the Philippine underground music scene. The two decide to form a band and put together an unlikely crew that consists of the school bully, an ex-punk-turned-barista, and a former-childstar-turned-band-manager. The film follows their misadventures as they face satanic S&M bands, samurai swindlers, narcissistic rockstars, the pretentious Philippine art community and the freakiest music video auteur ever. Co-written by Diego Castillo, the guitarist of one of the Philippines' biggest rock bands SANDWICH, and directed by multi-awarded music video director Quark Henares, Rakenrol is a heartfelt ode to the underground scene both filmmakers spent their formative years in.
Director:

Quark Henares

Writer:

Quark Henares
Diego Castillo

Producer:

Mads Adrias (line producer / producer)
Vicky Belo (executive producer)
Quark Henares
Erik Matti
Lily Y. Monteverde (executive producer)
Ronald Stephen Monteverde (executive producer)

Cinematographer:

Odyssey Flores
Pong Ignacio
Lyle Sacris

Music/Composer:

Mikey Amistoso
Diego Castillo
Diego Mapa
Mong Alcaraz (composer: Hapipak songs)
Mikey Amistoso (composer: Hapipak songs)

Editorial Department:

Lucio Martinez III
Ted Mosuela
Mo Zee
Michelle Carlos (additional grader)
Froilan Fabella (colorist)
Lucio Martinez III (editor: Post Manila / post-production engineer: Post Manila)
Aseneth Miquiabas (colorist: Post Manila)
Ian Hontanosas (additional editors)
Lucille Perez (additional editors)
Jason Tan (additional editors)

Production Design/Art Department:

Christina Dy
Mihk Vergara (art director)
Zig Marasigan (production design team coordinator)
Wincy Aquino Ong (production design team)
Hannah Kim (production design team)
Paul Ignacio (production design team)
Jake Ofrasio (production design team)
Marco Ortiga (production design team)
Harold Soon (production design team)
Vicky Velasco (production design team)
Ace Cayetano (sets)
Manny Enteria (sets)
Marco Manalang (sets)
Sharon See (stylist)

Production Management:

Adi Lopez
Christian Henares (production assistant)
Topher Alelis (production assistant)
Vanessa Balao (production assistant)
Diane Colon (production assistant)
Gracie Vergara (production assistant)
Gio Puyat (production assistant)
Melanie Lim (production assistant)
Sab Tanedo (production assistant)
Donna Castillo (producer: Post Manila)

Sound Department:

Ditoy Aguila (mixing engineer / sound designer)
Basty Dañas (foley artist)
Harold Elvina (sound recordist) (as Harold Elviña)
Rey Garcia (dubbing engineer / foley engineer)
Jonjon Repolona (dubbing engineer)
Junel Valencia (sound designer)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Wally Bolanos (assistant camera)
Joel Tiongson (assistant camera)
Mackie Galvez (second camera)
Hermann Claravall (second camera)
Harold Soon (second camera)
Benjamin De Vera (gaffer)
Noel Lumibao (gaffer)
Leo Radovan (gaffer)

Post-production:

Tommy Gumayagay (post-production engineer: Post Manila)
Richard Magnaye (post-production engineer: Post Manila)
Marlon Manago (network sys engineer: Post Manila)
Briliant Miranda (network sys engineer: Post Manila)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Diego Castillo (associate director)
Lorna Sanchez

Production Company:

Furball
Reality Entertainment
Post Manila

Cast:

Jason Abalos
Glaiza De Castro
Ketchup Eusebio
Alwyn Uytingco
Diether Ocampo
Matet De Leon
Jun Sabayton
Ramon Bautista
Ricardo Cepeda
Hiyasmin Neri
R.A. Rivera
Ralf Gonzales
Dott Seki
Junji Lerma
King Palisoc
Diego Castillo
Quark Henares
Mihk Vergara
Amistoso
Sab Tanedo
Joel Tiongson
Christian Henares
Dennon Morales
Mike Dizon
Yagi Olaguera
Merck Alvarez
Phil Dy
Mong Alcaraz
Boga Jugo
Harold Soon
Wincy Aquino Ong
Vicky Velasco
Hannah Kim
Jake Ofrasio
Essa Balao
Mads Adrias
Angelica Panganiban
Canonoy
Peter Saguijo
Earl Ignacio
Carlo Aquino
Kat Velayo
Mich Dulce
Chris Costello
Bea Camacho
Marie Jamora
Ebe Dancel
Niño Avenido
Carlos Magno
Vin Dancel
Kris Gorra-Dancel
Kelvin Yu
Buddy Zabala
Shinji Tanaka
Lena Cobangbang
Rudy Barosa
Wawa
Anna Karenina Ramos
Pets Garcia
Regina Belmonte
Mei Bastes
Raya Martin
Audrey N. Carpio
Wanggo Gallaga
Diane Colon
Ely Buendia
Marco Morales
Jason Caballa
Joey Odulio

Additional Crew:

Melvyn M. Quimosing (visual effects head: Post Manila)
JP Boro (compositor: Post Manila)
Justin Gimeno (compositor: Post Manila)
Erik Morandarte (compositor: Post Manila)
Bambi Selda (casting)
Katrina Ebarle (project coordinator: Post Manila)
Ella Fucanan (project coordinator: Post Manila)
Jerwin D. Espiritu (project coordinator: Post Manila)
King Palisoc (script supervisor)
Ernan Munoz (script consultant)
Marie Jamora (script consultant)
Ramon De Veyra (script consultant)
Chris Costello (script consultant)
Lia Martinez (script consultant)
J.P. Cuison (promo materials)
C.J. De Silva (promo materials)
Arnold Arre (promo materials)
Cynthia Arre (promo materials)
Apol Sta. Maria (promo materials)
Nelz Yumul (promo materials)
Nico Puertollano (promo materials)
Katwo Puertollano (promo materials)
Nina Sandejas (opening credits pictures)
Doranne Lim (opening credits pictures)
Brendan Goco (opening credits pictures)
Eddie Boy Escudero (opening credits pictures)
Carlo Guerrero (opening credits pictures)
Millet David (advertising and promotions)
Paula Punla (advertising and promotions)

Alternative Title:
Year: 2011
Genre: Comedy
Music
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Tagalog

Locations:
Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Golden Hanoman Award Nominee
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (2011)

Audience Award for Narrative Feature Winner
VC FilmFest - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (2011)

Total Running Time: 1h 53min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix:
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18 October 2019, Friday