In the era of American occupation in the Philippines, the story follows Teodoro Asedillo, a nationalistic school teacher who transforms into a revolutionary leader. Asedillo's unwavering belief in social justice and workers' rights leads him to challenge the oppressive system. Dismissed from his position as a police chief due to his principles, he forms the Anak Pawis movement, fighting for the rights of the oppressed.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fernando Poe Jr.Teodoro Asedillo | Teodoro Asedillo |
 Barbara PerezJulia | Julia |
 Carlos Padilla Jr.Not listed | Not listed |
| RRebeccaNot listed | Not listed |
 Imelda IlananNot listed | Not listed |
 Paquito DiazVicente | Vicente |
 Lito AnzuresTano | Tano |
| AAngelo VenturaNot listed | Not listed |
| JJose VillafrancaNot listed | Not listed |
 Vic VarrionNot listed | Not listed |
 Mario EscuderoNot listed | Not listed |
| RResty SandelNot listed | Not listed |
| DDing SalvadorNot listed | Not listed |
| RRobert TalabisTonyo | Tonyo |
 Ruel VernalAbel | Abel |
| CCristina ReyesNot listed | Not listed |
| DDencio Padilla Jr.Not listed | Not listed |
| AAndy NicholasNot listed | Not listed |
 Jose RomuloPepe | Pepe |