Pare Ko (1995)

Interesting facts

Pare Ko is a 1995 Philippine coming of age slice of life youth drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film's title is derived and inspired from the hit 1993 song of the same name by the alt-rock band Eraserheads. Starring Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Jao Mapa, Claudine Barretto, Gio Alvarez, Nikka Valencia, and Victor Neri, the film revolves around a group of teenage friends who are struggling in their own everyday lives like romance, family bonds, and treasured friendships. Supporting and special participation cast include Elizabeth Oropesa, Edgar Mortiz, Tessie Tomas, Gina Pareño, Ramil Rodriguez, Koko Trinidad, and Anita Linda.

Production

According to the recollections of Jose Javier Reyes, the writer and director of the film, the film's production began when they were discussing with the studio producers Charo Santos-Concio, Malou N. Santos, and Simon C. Ongpin about the possibility of making a film about Filipino youth that define the 1990s decade. Inspired by the successes of the film Bagets, a 1984 film directed by Maryo J.

In a 2015 interview at the premiere of the film's restored version, the film introduced Jao Mapa, who played the role of Chipper, as a lead star to the cinematic audience while Nikka Valencia, who played the role of Carol, previously collaborated with writer-director Jose Javier Reyes in the 1993 film May Minamahal.

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