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Pulang Araw
Title card
GenreWar drama
Created bySuzette Doctolero[1]
Written by
  • Suzette Doctolero
  • Onay Sales
  • Anna Aleta Nadela
Directed byDominic Zapata[2]
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Paulo Guico
  • Miguel Guico
Pablo Nase
Opening theme"Kapangyarihan" by Ben&Ben and SB19
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producerRosie Lyn M. Atienza
Production locations
CinematographyRoman Theodossis
Editors
  • Benedict Lavastida
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Vince Valenzuela
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–42 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJuly 29, 2024 (2024-07-29) –
present

Pulang Araw (transl. red sun) is a 2024 Philippine television drama war series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on July 29, 2024, on the network's Prime line up replacing Black Rider.

The series is streaming online on Netflix and YouTube.[3]

Premise

Eduardo, Adelina, Teresita and Hiroshi will navigate their respective lives amid the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[4]

Cast and characters

Cast
Barbie Forteza
Sanya Lopez
David Licauco
Alden Richards
Dennis Trillo

Lead

  • Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz:
    Eduardo's younger sister, harbors a strong dislike for Americans. When World War II begins, she chooses to side with the Japanese.[5][6]
  • Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo:
    Adelina's older half-sister, Teresita Borromeo, has aspirations of becoming a vaudeville star. She is the daughter of Carmela and Julio Borromeo.[7][6]
  • David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka:
    The son of Japanese immigrants, he goes to Japan to study but eventually returns to the Philippines, where he reunites with his childhood friends Adelina, Teresita, and Eduardo. [5][6]
  • Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz:
    He harbors resentment towards his American father, who abused their mother. Despite this, he is a caring older brother to Adelina and has romantic feelings for Teresita. Choosing to side with neither the Americans nor the Japanese, he joins the guerrilla forces.[5][6]
  • Dennis Trillo as Lt. Col. Yuta Saitoh:
    The main antagonist. A Japanese Imperial Army officer whose mission is to conquer the Philippines, he eventually develops feelings for Teresita.[8][6]

Supporting

Guest

Episodes

Pulang Araw episodes
No.TitleOriginal release date[a]
1[19]"World TV Premiere"July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29)
2[20]"Bodabil" (transl. vaudeville)July 30, 2024 (2024-07-30)
3[21]"Magkadugo" (transl. blood-related)July 31, 2024 (2024-07-31)
4[22]"Mag-Aama" (transl. father and son)August 1, 2024 (2024-08-01)
5[23]"Home on the Range"August 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)
6[24]"Parating na ang Kalaban!" (transl. the enemy is coming!)August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05)
7[25]"Pangako" (transl. promise)August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)
8[26]"Panindigan" (transl. affirmation)August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
9[27]"Kenkoy"August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)
10[28]"Galit ni Eduardo" (transl. Eduardo's anger)August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
11[29]"Pakiusap" (transl. request)August 12, 2024 (2024-08-12)
12[30]"Hiroshi Returns"August 13, 2024 (2024-08-13)
13[31]"Reunited"August 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
14[32]"Ambush"August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15)
15[33]"Marriage Proposal"August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)
16[34]"Pagtitimpi" (transl. self-control)August 19, 2024 (2024-08-19)
17[35]"Pag-amin" (transl. confession)August 20, 2024 (2024-08-20)
18[36]"Yuta in Manila"August 21, 2024 (2024-08-21)
19[37]"Paghihiwalay" (transl. separation)August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
20[38]"War Begins"August 23, 2024 (2024-08-23)
21[39]"Kill Eduardo"August 26, 2024 (2024-08-26)
22[40]"Pagdakip" (transl. capture)August 27, 2024 (2024-08-27)
23[41]"Finding Hiroshi"August 28, 2024 (2024-08-28)
24[42]"Pagpahirap" (transl. hardwork)August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
25[43]"Pagbomba" (transl. bombing)August 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)
26[44]"Giyera Na sa GMA Prime (with Asawa ng Asawa Ko & Widows' War)" (transl. Time for War on GMA Prime)September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02)
27[45]"Panguusig" (transl. persecution)September 3, 2024 (2024-09-03)

Development

Writer Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing Pulang Araw between 2012 and 2013.[46] In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.[5]

Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers.[47] She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.[9]

Casting

In November 2023, the cast of the series was announced.[48] In December, Abraham Lawyer joined the cast.[49] In July 2024, additional cast members Robert Seña, Neil Ryan Sese, Jay Arcilla, Sef Cadayona and Tyro Daylusan were announced. Julie Anne San Jose, Derrick Monasterio, Isay Alvarez, Rabiya Mateo, Jacky Woo, Maria Ozawa and Billy Ray Gallon were announced for a guest role.[50][51]

Music

"Kapangyarihan" (transl. power) by Ben&Ben and SB19 is the main title theme of the series.

The songs for Pulang Araw were produced by Rocky Gacho using the compositions from the time period, notably of Shelton Brooks, Nicanor Abelardo, Brewster M. Higley, and Daniel E. Kelley. A soundtrack album was released on August 9, 2024, by GMA Playlist, featuring the songs performed by the cast.[52]

Production

Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.[53] Filming took place in Manila, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan and Pampanga. Historical locations that were no longer existent were recreated using CGI.[54]

Release

The pilot episode of Pulang Araw premiered on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network was broadcast on July 29, 2024.[8] The series would consist of 100 episodes.[55]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Pulang Araw earned a 12.8% rating.[56]

Notes

  1. ^ Netflix releases the episodes, ahead of its television broadcast.[8]

References

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  33. ^ "Pulang Araw: Ang muling pagkikita | (Episode 15)". GMA Network. August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  34. ^ "Pulang Araw: Parating na ang digmaan | (Episode 16)". GMA Network. August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  35. ^ "Pulang Araw: Pag-ibig ng apat | (Episode 17)". GMA Network. August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  36. ^ "Pulang Araw: Kasunduang kasal | (Episode 18)". GMA Network. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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