Kapamilya actor Baron Geisler shared that his latest film, Delivery Rider, is a “love letter” for his daughter, Talitha. During the media conference for the upcoming movie earlier this week, the Incognito star expressed how everyone involved in the film knew how it was an ode to people who are under the autism spectrum.
Baron’s daughter was diagnosed with mild ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
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Delivery Rider is an upcoming action-drama film to be released on streaming platform Netflix this October 23. The film is about Santo (played by Baron), a delivery rider who represents individuals with functional autism striving for independence and inclusion.
“I’m really grateful for this film, it’s more than just action or drama. It’s very personal–– lahat kami sa team may connection dito. Si Direk Lester (Pimentel Ong) has a son who’s under the spectrum. Ako naman, I have Talitha, my pride and joy, who’s also under the spectrum. Si Euwenn Mikaell, yung sister niya is also under the spectrum,” he shared.
He added how the film was made special and was treated with respect especially for the people with autism.
“From the very start, alam namin that this story was very special. We made this film with respect, care, and love. Hindi siya caricature or stereotype, it’s real–– it’s grounded. For us, it’s a love letter, a gift to parents, to people, most especially sa mga under the spectrum,” he added.
Baron maintained that they are just like everyone else who should be treated with equal and mutual respect. It was a no-brainer for him to accept the role when it was offered by the film’s director.
“Noong inoffer sa akin ito ni Direk Lester, I said yes agad kasi nakakarelate ako eh. Maybe ako rin, under the spectrum din. Hindi siya joke pero honestly, I think we are all special in many ways,” he explained.
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Baron then shared that he learned something as well while making the film–– choosing kindness above all. He maintained that while it is an action-packed film, the values and morals his character has is something that shouldn’t be overlooked as well.
“Ang natutunan ko naman sa character ko, kay Santo—kahit punong-puno ng galit ang mundo, you can still choose to be kind, and that for me is real strength, lalo na sa panahon ngayon,” he expressed.
“The Delivery Rider isn’t just a movie for me, it’s a love letter for my daughter and to everyone who’s different but beautiful in their own special way,” he ended.