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Baler MovieIn 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler (which would later be the capital municipality of Aurora in 1951) against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between a Spanish-Indio soldier and a Filipina lass who lived at the end of the 19th century. The movie is based on a true story and is directed by Mark Meily. Cast
2008 Metro Manila Film Festival AwardsBaler romped with 10 of the 21 trophies handed out during the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards ceremonies held at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. Baler won the following awards:
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