Running time 2:43:55
Cast:
Director: Mark Meily
Jorge Estregan as Emilio Aguinaldo
Nora Aunor as Maria Agoncillo
Cristopher De Leon as Antonio Luna
Christine Reyes as Hilaria Del Rosario
Cesar Montano as Andres Bonifacio
Ronnie Quizon as Apolinario Mabini
Summary
The story progresses using flashbacks. It begins with Emilio Aguinaldo's capture in Palanan Isabella by American soldiers. Then it flashbacks to Emilio Aguinaldo's days as a Cabeza de Barangay Binakayan where shoulders the taxes of a poor old lady. The lady told the young Emilio that he will become king of a country. What follows are scenes from the days when he became a member of the Katipunan up to the Tejeros convention where he won as President of the revolutionary government. After his election in Tejeros, the defeated former Supremo, Andres Bonifacio began to plot against Aguinaldo. After several clashes with Aguinaldo's men, the Revolutionary government arrested,put on trial and executed Andres Bonifacio and his brother Procopio. The story continues to the Pact of Biak na bato and the exile of Aguinaldo and his men in Hong Kong. After negotiating with the Americans, Aguinaldo returns to Manila and continues the revolution. Months of bitter fighting eventually led to the defeat of the Spaniards by the combined Filipino and American troops. What followed was the June 12 proclamation of Independence in Kawit Cavite. Tensions began to brew when American soldiers fired upon two Filipino soldiers. This event started the Filipino American war. After a cat and mouse game with Emilio Aguinaldo and a narrow escape in Tirad Pass thanks to General Goyo, Emilio Aguinaldo was finally captured. Towards the end Aguinaldo became a political prisoner of the Americans. Aguinaldo lived throughout the Japanese period and was able to marry Maria Agoncillo. The story ends with Aguinaldo dying on his death bed on February 6, 1964.
Review:
The movie is fresh and filled with action however there are also lengthy dialogs that will bore your students (make sure that the subtitles are on so that your students will understand) It covers all the important events from the start of the revolution up to the Filipino American war. Make sure you discuss all of these important events before you show your students the film. Otherwise they wont be able to appreciate it. This movie is highly recommended for Grade 7 to 12 but not for Grade 5 because it contains violent scenes. As always, viewer discretion is advised.
Ratings:
IMDB 6.7/10
K4K Cinema: 7/10
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