Baron Geisler and Jake Cuenca will join forces in the upcoming film ‘The Delivery Rider’ set to be released on Netflix on Oct. 23.
The Lester Pimentel Ong-helmed film was announced in a media con on Tuesday, Oct. 7, where Geisler and Cuenca will be joined by Euwenn Mikaell, Jennica Garcia, and JC Alcantara.
According to Ong, the film is a tribute to delivery riders, who take up this occupation and withstand many challenges in order to provide for their families.
”Yung pagiging delivery rider, it is something many are thankful for kasi maraming less privileged sa society, maraming hindi masyadong nakapag-aral and kulang sa opportunities,’ he said.
‘Dahil sa delivery riders, nabibigyan sila ng pagkakataon mag-hanapbuhay. Noong pandemic, ang dami kong na-meet na nawalan ng trabaho pero dahil sa food delivery apps and food delivery jobs, nakapag-hanapbuhay sila,’ he said.
(Many are thankful for the chance to be delivery riders. Not a lot of people are privileged enough to finish their education and have access to good opportunities. Because of delivery riders, they are given the chance to get a job. A lot of people have lost their jobs during the pandemic but because of being a delivery rider, they were able to live.)
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To prepare for the film, Geisler shared that he had to practice using a motorcycle to navigate around Quezon City. He also pointed out that working on the film reminded him why it’s important to treat delivery riders with respect.
‘Babalik na lang ako sa buhay [nila], mas mahusay nga ang sensibilities ng mga delivery rider which is really special. Ang sarap na inikot ko ang buong Quezon City nang naka-motor. This is where I really appreciated them. This is why I’m extra kind to delivery riders, binibigyan ko sila ng tubig and encouragement,’ he said.
(I can return to how they live. Delivery riders have better sensibilities, which is really special. It was nice to go around Quezon City through a motorcycle – this is where I really appreciated them. This is why I’m extra kind to delivery riders. I would give them water and encouragement.)
‘The Delivery Rider’ marks the reunion of Geisler and Ong after the action drama ‘Incognito.’