Pulang Araw TV Series Details:
| Also known as | Red sun |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino, Tagalog, Japanese |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, History, Horror, War |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 17running |
| Release date | July 29, 2024 |
| Running time | 25–42 minutes |
| Age rating | 16+ |
| Starring | Barbie Forteza Sanya Lopez David Licauco Alden Richards Dennis Trillo |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Written by | Suzette Doctolero Onay Sales Anna Aleta Nadela |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn M. Atienza |
| Cinematography by | Roman Theodossis |
| Edited by | Benedict Lavastida Robert Ryan Reyes Vince Valenzuela |
| Music by | Theme music composer Paulo Guico Miguel Guico Pablo Nase Opening theme “Kapangyarihan” by Ben&Ben and SB19 |
| Production locations | Manila Quezon Batangas Laguna Bulacan Pampanga |
| Production Company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original Network | GMA Network |
Pulang Araw TV Series Cast & Character:
Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Adelina “Chinita” dela Cruz
- Sanya Lopez as Teresita “Morena” Borromeo
- David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka
- Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz
- Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saitoh
Supporting cast
- Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo
- Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo
- Ashley Ortega as Manuela Apolonio
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia Dimalanta-Torres
- Mikoy Morales as Tasyo
- Brianna Advincula as Luisa
- Isay Alvarez as Dolores
- Jay Arcilla as Dado
- Don Melvin Boongaling as Juanito
- Sef Cadayona as Luis
- Skye Chua as Yuki
- Tyro Dylusan as Juan
- Joyce Glorioso as Rosing
- Karenina Haniel as Meding
- Issa Litton as Bettina
- Joanne Morallos as Yolanda
- Ryoichi Nagatsuka as Ryu
- Jay Ortega as Akio Watanabe
- Bombi Plata as Francisco
- Armson Panesa as Isko
- Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Lorena
- Robert Seña as Johnny
- Neil Ryan Sese as Lauro Torres
- Aidan Veneracion as Mario
Guest cast
- Rhian Ramos as Filipina “Fina” dela Cruz
- Jacky Woo as Chikara Tanaka
- Maria Ozawa as Haruka Tanaka
- Billy Ray Gallion as Tyler Campbell
- Franchesco Maafi as young Eduardo dela Cruz
- Cassy Lavarias as young Adelina dela Cruz
- Cheska Maranan as young Teresita Borromeo
- Miguel Diokno as young Hiroshi Tanaka
- Julie Anne San Jose as Katy de la Cruz
- Derrick Monasterio as Marcel
- Zephanie Dimaranan as Chichay
- Waynona Collings as Mary Walter
- Lauren King as Etang Discher
- Rabiya Mateo as Rosalia
- Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier
Storyline:
Four childhood friends face the challenges and atrocities of the Japanese occupation and World War 2 in the Philippines, where their loyalties, identities, and destinies are tested.
About Pulang Araw TV Series:
Pulang Araw is a 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.
Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023. Filming took place in Manila, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan and Pampanga.
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. The series would consist of 100 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube.
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.
Pulang Araw TV Series Episodes List:
Here’s the revised episode table with release dates and plots:
| Episode | Title | Release Date | Plot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | Fri, Jul 26, 2024 | While fighting in the war, Eduardo sends his sister Adelina a letter from the front, prompting her to relive their troubled childhood. |
| 2 | Bodabil | Sat, Jul 27, 2024 | In the 1930s, a young Adelina discovers the world of vaudeville – and her father’s true identity. Just as she feels alone, she runs into an old friend. |
| 3 | Magkadugo | Sun, Jul 28, 2024 | As young Adelina dreams of performing in Julio’s theater, she soon lands in trouble with his wife Carmela – but Eduardo comes to her aid. |
| 4 | Mag-aama | Mon, Jul 29, 2024 | Adelina and Teresita slowly form a bond when Julio teaches them how to tap dance. The death of a rebel at the hands of American troops horrifies Eduardo. |
| 5 | Home on the Range | Tue, Jul 30, 2024 | After a fire razes his theater to the ground, Julio desperately seeks help to rebuild it. Later, Hiroshi gives the family a well-meaning gift. |
| 6 | Paglisan | Fri, Aug 2, 2024 | The family discovers that Julio has suddenly abandoned them. Devastated by his departure, the sisters find comfort in Eduardo and Hiroshi. |
| 7 | Pangako | Sat, Aug 3, 2024 | After Hiroshi leaves for Japan, the sisters vow to rebuild the theater. Years later, they chase their dreams of performing on stage as war approaches. |
| 8 | Paninindigan | Sun, Aug 4, 2024 | Adelina and Teresita work on their theater routine behind Carmela’s back, but can they get away with it? Eduardo hesitates to show his true feelings. |
| 9 | Kenkoy | Mon, Aug 5, 2024 | Despite Carmela’s threats, the sisters head to an audition to perform their surprising new act. Meanwhile, Chikara receives an unusual guest. |
| 10 | Galit ni Eduardo | Tue, Aug 6, 2024 | Carmela plans to arrange a match for Teresita and sell Julio’s theater against the sisters’ wishes. Eduardo defends Adelina, only to end up in a bind. |
| 11 | Pakiusap | Fri, Aug 9, 2024 | Adelina finds a way to get Eduardo out of trouble, though they both end up paying a terrible price. Teresita tries to plead with Chikara. |
| 12 | Hiroshi Returns | Sat, Aug 10, 2024 | After they bring Carmela to the hospital, Adelina discovers Eduardo’s secret. Hiroshi returns to the country just as Chikara hosts a clandestine meeting. |
| 13 | Reunited | Sun, Aug 11, 2024 | As the sisters make their debut on stage, a familiar face in the audience surprises them. Eduardo has a painful encounter with someone from his past. |
| 14 | Ambush | Mon, Aug 12, 2024 | Julio makes a bold decision after he discovers what happened to his theater and his family. Eduardo faces an unexpected attack. |
| 15 | Marriage Proposal | Tue, Aug 13, 2024 | While searching for her brother, Adelina comes across a long-absent friend. Meanwhile, a badly injured Eduardo finds shelter with a pair of strangers. |
| 16 | Episode #1.16 | Fri, Aug 16, 2024 | Carmela continues to arrange Teresita’s marriage, but Julio stands in her way. Eduardo makes an unexpected confession and an ominous threat. |
| 17 | Episode #1.17 | Sat, Aug 17, 2024 | In a tender moment, Teresita encourages Eduardo to chase his ambition of pulling himself out of poverty. The old gang reunites when Hiroshi arrives. |
