Synopsis: Life is unpredictable. And even in a well-guarded place like the prison house, you can never tell what will happen next. The same unpredictability applies in food preparation. No matter how strict you follow a recipe, you are never sure that it will taste the same.
Ranchero unfolds in a small provincial jail in the province of Rizal , Philippines . And today is Ricardo's (Archi Adamos) last day behind bars. He and his close friend Miyong (Garry Lim) are tasked to cook rations for their inmates. The two friends spent the whole morning talking about Ricardo's plans when he gets out. After lunch, one of the kitchen knives is missing which called the attention of jail officials. Not only will this delay the ration for the day, but also the freedom Ricardo and Miyong wish for themselves.
Cast: Garry Lim
Archi Adamos
Director: Michael Christian Javier Cardoz
Produced by
Ernestine Tamana .... line producer
Original Music by
Ayn Marie Dimaya
Cinematography by
Rommel Sales
Film Editing by
Rocky Ko
Production Design by
Rodrigo Ricio (as Digo Ricio)
Art Direction by
Astrid Alvarez
Production Management
Dex Ravana .... production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Maan Leynes .... second assistant director
Dohna Sarmiento .... first assistant director
Art Department
Maulen Fadul .... assistant art director
Sound Department
Lito Cruz .... boom operator
Allan Hilado .... audio
Camera and Electrical Department
Jojo Evangelio .... gaffer
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Reza Anzar .... wardrobe
Other crew
Jessica Burlat .... production assistant
Marjorie Darunday .... production assistant
Jaime Habac Jr. .... continuity
Carlo Inductivo .... production assistant
Maan Leynes .... location manager
Jed Medrano .... production assistant
Jan Tristan Pandy .... production coordinator
Gideon Rivera .... production assistant
Aissa Sarmiento .... production assistant
Festival: Official Entry to CINEMALAYA FILM FESTIVAL 2008
and was also chosen to be part of the PARIS CINEMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2008 (Paris Project)
Qoute:
Ricardo: "Panibagong sampung taong sentensya na naman? Gusto ko pang ituloy ang buhay ko sa labas."
Miyong: "Bakit, tumigil ba?"
Director's Profile: Michael Christian Javier Cardoz studied filmmaking at the University of the Philippines . Being a fresh graduate, most of his films are student projects. His first Documentary, Medalawna, was awarded Best Documentary at the 19th Gawad CCP. Ranchero is his first full-length film. The script was a requirement from one of his undergraduate classes that he submitted to the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. He attended a cinematography workshop at the Mowelfund Film Institute.
Trailer:
Schedule at the CCP: 12 July/Sat, 6:15PM, Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall) 12 July/Sat, 9:00PM (GALA) Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)
16 July/Wed, 6:15PM, Bulwangang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
17 July/Thu, 3:30PM, Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre)
17 July/Thu, 6:15PM, Tanghalang Huseng Batute
19 July/Sat, 12:45PM, Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
*Tickets @ P100 , P50 for students
For ticket Inquiries contact JT @ 0917 810 5298
