Japan / Oct 18, 2013 / Tokyo International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
In the 1970s, a widow in a remote village takes over her husband’s barber shop. She becomes the laughing stock of the male-dominated community and in the process discovers freedom and liberation.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicco Manalo | Edmond |
| Nora Aunor | NPA Leader |
| Jess Mendoza | Renan |
| Nonie Buencamino | Mayor Alfredo Bartolome |
| Katrina Halili | Mayor's Mistress |
| Soliman Cruz | Ruben |
| Menggie Cobarrubias | Major |
| Malou Crisologo | Jose's Sister |
| Lui Manansala | Manang Elvie |
| Hector Macaso | Mayor's Bodyguard |
| Lowell Conales | Berto |
| Kat Castillo | Precy |
| Jelson Bay | Ompong |
| Gigi Columna | Marta |
| Joe Gruta | Ambo |
| Chloe Carpio | Tina |
| Lao Rodriguez | Soldier |
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| Star Orjaliza | Mama |
| Nina Editha Guimalda | Susan's Kid |
| Kyla Margareth Eupina | Susan's Kid |
| Hyleinna Nicole Ampil | Susan's Kid |
| Caprice Cayetano | Susan's Kid |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mga Kuwentong Barbero |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | APT Entertainment, Octobertrain Films |
| Official site | haf.org.hk |
| Release date | 18 ottobre 2013 |
| Production | Ferdinand Lapuz, Antonio Tuviera, Tonee Acejo |
| Writer | Jun Robles Lana, Peter Ong Lim, Elmer L. Gatchalian, Benedict Mique |
| Casting | Omar Sortijas |
| Editing | Lawrence S. Ang, Kamille Leccio |
| Cinematography | Carlo Mendoza, Jay Linaga, Noel De Vera, Rey de Vera, Jun Dalawis |
| Assistant directors | Lorna Sanchez, Jun Robles Lana, Ren'z Estacio, Jeffrey Cantuba |
| Lighting | Edwin Carrasco |
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| Camera operators | Jun Dalawis, Carlo Mendoza, Jay Linaga, Noel De Vera, Rey de Vera |
| Additional photography | Carlo Mendoza, Jay Linaga, Noel De Vera, Rey de Vera, Jun Dalawis |
| Production design | Chito Sumera, Eugene Torres, July Tapas |
| Art direction | Eugene Torres, Chito Sumera, July Tapas |
| Set decoration | Chito Sumera, Eugene Torres, July Tapas |
| Music | Ryan Cayabyab, Mark Locsin, Warren Santiago, Allen Roy Santos, Immanuel Verona |
| Sound | Mark Locsin, Warren Santiago, Ryan Cayabyab, Allen Roy Santos, Immanuel Verona |
| Budget | 300.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Hong Kong / Mar 25, 2014 / Hong Kong International Film Festival
Italy / May 02, 2014 / Udine Far East Film Festival
Australia / Sep 03, 2014 / OzAsia Festival
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United States / Nov 08, 2014 / San Diego Asian Film Festival
Digital
Philippines / Aug 13, 2014
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