The last of the Baryo soldiers have arrived at Ladaga resort outside Tagbilaran from Spain, Manila, Sebu, and the United States. 8 "Garrison" soldiers and 4 "Hardacre" soldiers met over lunch with Dane DeHaan (Gil), Bill Tangradi (Dutch), Garret Dillahunt (Lt. Compton), Brian Lee Franklin (Cpt. Lynch), and reknowned Philippino actor Ronnie Lazaro.
While the cast and crew completed a successful first day of shooting, the soldiers spent the day in Tagbilaran City getting a feel for Philippines, enjoying 3 dollar massages, and getting accustomed to the Philippino style "tricycle."
After dinner at the Cantina with Director John Sayles, Producer Maggie Renzi, Chris Cooper, and the newly arrived Yul Vasquez (Padre Hidalgo), the soldiers went to wardrobe with "Mami." The costumes are custom made to resemble the uniforms American soldiers wore at the turn of the 20th century: two woolen shirts, suspenders, a heavy ammunition belt, gaiters, leather boots. and hat. To complete the transformation the soldiers were given haircuts and instructions on how to part their hair down the center. Think Dwight Schrute + Young Indiana Jones.
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At Maggie Renzi's suggestion the soldiers surrendered to jet lag before 9 o clock.
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