Season 1 Plot
Caught in the middle of World War II, four friends navigate love, hope, and heartbreak under the shadow of Japanese rule in the Philippines.
Pulang Araw Season 1 aired on July 29th, 2024.
Season 1 Episodes
1. The story of Eduardo and Adelina during the war period!
Amidst fighting in the war, Eduardo continues to write a letter for his sister, Adelina, making her remember their early childhood memories, especially when their mother is still alive.
2. Adelina discovers the truth
After Adelina and Eduardo separate, Adelina finally discovers the world of vaudeville and her father's true life.
3. The discrimination against Adelina!
Now that Julio's big secret is out, Adelina faces the wrath of her father's wife, Carmela, as she steps into their lives.
4. Father and Son
After understanding the situation of Adelina and Eduardo, will Teresita choose to forgive her half-sister and start to move on with their lives?
5. Home on the Range
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. Julio disappeared without a trace!
Carmela discovers that her husband disappeared without a trace, and Julio's two daughters feel abandoned for what he did.
7. The promised dream of Teresita and Adelina
After their father’s sudden disappearance, Teresita and Adelina vowed to each other that they would do everything in their power to achieve their dream of performing in vaudeville, in honor of their father.
8. Teresita and Adelina continues to pursue their dream!
Teresita and Adelina secretly plan their next steps to pursue their dream of performing at the vaudeville, while hiding it from Carmela.
9. Adelina and Teresita fulfilled their promise to reach their dream
Despite Carmela's persistent threats, Teresita and Adelina remain committed to achieving their dream of performing at the vaudeville. Will their next audition finally bring them success?
10. Carmela's bitterness reached new heights!
Carmela’s decision sparks another chaos in the Borromeo household, affecting Adelina and Teresita’s plans and putting Eduardo in a tight spot.
11. The price to pay for Eduardo's freedom
Adelina gives Carmela an ultimatum to drop the lawsuit she filed against her brother. Will Adelina be able to pay the price for her demand?
12. The childhood friend of Teresita and Adelina returns
As Teresita, Adelina, and Eduardo make amends, one of their childhood friends, who left for Japan years ago, will be coming back to the Philippines.
13. The much-awaited day of Adelina and Teresita!
The much-awaited day of Adelina's and Teresita's vaudeville performance has come, and they are unaware that it will also be the day their beloved father Julio returns.
14. Julio and Carmela face each other again!
With the return of her long-lost husband, Julio, Carmela's life is about to be disrupted again. How will his return affect her plans?
15. Hiroshi and Adelina meets again
After being separated from his friends for a long time, Hiroshi will finally have the chance to reconnect with Adelina. What will be their first step in rediscovering their friendship?
16. Eduardo confessed his secret desire for Teresita!
Eduardo tells Carmela about his real feelings for her daughter. Will he be able to confess his feelings to Teresita?
17. Eduardo and Teresita have feelings for each other!
Eduardo and Teresita's friendship deepens as they come to realize their true feelings for each other.
18. Teresita was arranged to be married with Hiroshi!
Teresita finds herself in a tough spot after finding out about the marriage arrangement planned by Chikara and Carmela.
19. The marriage that will separate Adelina and Teresita!
As Teresita and Hiroshi's arranged marriage is finalized, Teresita learns that Adelina secretly has feelings for her future husband. How will this impact their family's plans?
20. The friendship of Adelina, Tereista, Hiroshi, and Eduardo, is torn apart
The friendship between Adelina, Teresita, Hiroshi, and Eduardo will be torn apart as a result of Teresita's and Hiroshi's arranged marriage.
21. The impending war brings fear!
Teresita and Adelina's families are concerned about the impending threat of the war between the Americans and the Japanese.
22. Anger and hatred against the Japanese started to grow
As the fierce battle between the Japanese and American forces continues, Hiroshi and the other Japanese soldiers are now in imminent danger.
23. Adelina starts to search for her only love, Hiroshi
As chaos breaks out in their country and tensions rise between the Japanese and Filipinos, Adelina will search for Hiroshi.
24. Adelina and Hiroshi confessed their feelings for each other
Adelina's and Hiroshi's might have a chance to reconcile as Teresita discovers Hiroshi’s true feelings toward her sister.
25. The feared war has arrived in the Philippines!
How will the Borromeo family manage to help Hiroshi before the dreaded war finally arrives in the Philippines?
26. The crime that will end the family of Hiroshi!
Lauro is determined to get the riches from the Tanaka family, even if it costs them their lives.
27. Justice for the Tanaka family!
Will Eduardo and the Borromeo family be able to secure justice for the Tanaka family following Lauro's crime?
28. Hiroshi is engulfed by a deep sorrow and pain
Eduardo and Julio visit Hiroshi to deliver the devastating news about his beloved mother's death. How will Hiroshi accept this tragic revelation, knowing that Eduardo's relative is the one responsible for her demise?
29. Hiroshi attempts to flee from Filipino captors!
Hiroshi puts his life on the line after he decides to take a bold escape from Filipino's captivity. Will he be victorious in his attempt?
30. The life-changing decision in Hiroshi's hand
Hiroshi needs to make a crucial decision that could impact his future and that of Adelina Teresita and Eduardo.
31. The beautiful city of Manila became a battlefield!
The Japanese began invading and bombing Manila, leading to numerous Filipino casualties in the Japanese Imperial Army.
32. Carmela disapproves of her daughter's relationship!
Carmela is determined to prevent the growing relationship between Teresita and Eduardo and seems prepared to do whatever it takes to end it.
33. The Japanese invaders target the Borromeo family!
Will the Borromeo family find a way out of the danger they face after being targeted by the Japanese invaders?
34. The forbidden lovers' lives collide again!
Now that the Borromeos are residing with the Tanakas, Adelina's and Hiroshi’s paths cross again. Can their feelings for each other survive, with the lingering questions about the latter’s involvement in the Japanese invasion?
35. Teresita captivated the Japanese invader's heart!
Adelina and Teresita are forced to perform in front of the Japanese invaders, and it seems that Teresita's captivating beauty will win over an officer.
36. Eduardo and Teresita’s night of passionate love affair!
With the looming threat that the Japanese have brought into the country, Eduardo and Teresita spend time with each other before it’s too late.
37. A Filipina's ordeal at the hands of the invaders!
Amalia endures hardships at the hands of the abusive Japanese invaders. Meanwhile, Carmela still insists on Teresita and Hiroshi's marriage.
38. Yuta's growing feelings for Teresita!
Now that Teresita's and Hiroshi's arranged marriage is no longer on the table, Yuta is determined to pursue her. Will Eduardo (Alden Richards) be able to take action against the colonel's actions?
39. Eduardo plans to elope with Teresita!
Eduardo proposes to Teresita that they should run away from their current lives and distance themselves from Colonel Yuta Saitoh.
40. Eduardo will face the torment of the Japanese!
After Eduardo failed to show up at their meeting place, Teresita, Adelina, and Hiroshi desperately searched for him, unaware that Colonel Yuta Saito and his men were preparing to torture the former.
41. The harshness of the Japanese invaders!
The Japanese Imperial Army seeks to clean up anything the Americans have touched to free the country from them, and one method is to punish the Filipinos through torture.
42. Eduardo will take matters into his own hands!
After enduring torment and witnessing the suffering of his fellow Filipinos, Eduardo decides to take matters into his own hands and find a way to escape the Japanese invaders.
43. The prisoners' daring escape from Japanese forces!
Eduardo and the other Filipino prisoners are set for their bold escape from the colonizers. Will they be able to attain the freedom they desperately long for?
44. The aftermath of Eduardo's grand escape
Colonel Yuta immediately orders his men to search for Eduardo after he escapes. Will he and Mario run free, or will the Japanese invaders capture them again?
45. Eduardo's next bold move!
As Eduardo reunites with Adelina and Teresita, they uncover the struggles he has endured and the crucial choices he must make to attain freedom.
46. The beginning of Eduardo's resistance!
Eduardo has decided to stand up and fight the invaders who are attempting to take advantage of them. How far will he go for his country?
47. The desperate strategy of a power-hungry mother!
Carmela is unwavering in her determination to connect her family with Colonel Yuta for power and protection, even if it goes against her family's wishes.
48. Yuta aggressively pursues Teresita!
With Carmela’s support, Yuta continues to pursue Teresita, despite her commitment to someone else. How will Adelina support her sister? Meanwhile, Eduardo and Mario continue searching for the guerrilla hideout.