
A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
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i like how the film showed how much impact journalism and cinema can have on people tho. it’s honestly one of my favorite parts of the story, it really showed how powerful media can be when used right. portrayal of women sa film were I guess accurate for its time? tho i get that most of the wives ng mga historical figures natin talagang taga-alaga lang nila, but i kinda wish they gave them more depth pa rin. very villain si quezon! jericho rosales was freaking amazing in this role. he nailed it. it’s giving leonardo dicaprio levels of intensity.