Maratabat

Maratabat (2014)

When the people of Maratabat finally realize that their time under the corrupt politician clan of the Abubakars has to come to an end— a series of violent acts occur one after another. The people rally behind another clan –the Mahardikas – to end the violence and place a new leader in their region. Will the Mahardikas choose a path of violence or peace? Will it be for honor or will it be for pride?

Date of release
2014-12-17
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Genres
Action, Drama
Director
Arlyn dela Cruz

Casting

Interesting facts

Maratabat: Pride and Honor is a 2014 Filipino crime drama film written and directed by Arlyn dela Cruz in her feature directorial debut. About a feud between two Muslim clans in Mindanao and the aftermath of the massacre of journalists, the film stars Ping Medina and Julio Diaz as the two leaders of the clans, alongside Elizabeth Oropesa, Kristoffer King, Richard Quan and Chanel La Torre.

Production

Arlyn dela Cruz, a journalist by profession, marked her feature directorial debut with Maratabat, which she partially based on the Maguindanao massacre in 2009.

Though actor Ping Medina was initially offered the role of the antagonist (later given to Kristoffer King), dela Cruz instead offered him the lead role of Ronwaldo Mahardika upon speaking to him, with the actor stating that "[t]his was the first time I've been scared shitless to play a role." The role of Ronwaldo was previously offered to Derek Ramsay, who had to decline early on due to scheduling conflicts.

Lawyer Persida Acosta, chief of the Public Attorney's Office, appears in a cameo role in the film for free, stating that she did it as "part of my public service and advocacy".

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