1521 (2023) Movie Script
1
Love.
It is a powerful thing.
If it is strong...
it transcends time and space.
It gives you hope.
It gives you life.
It gives you joy.
It brings you surprises
with its quiet power.
Just two hands touching
can change the world...
and we know that
we will sacrifice everything
for that love.
Even our own life.
No! No! No, please!
No! No, please! Please, please!
No, please!
No, no, no. Please.
Please.
Do you really think
we should parade our wealth
and culture to these strangers?
I mean, is it that wise?
We need to see
that we are as worthy
as they believe
themselves to be.
Diwata will lead
the performance of the dance.
We will present the orchids
of our people
while holding back
the moral viper to use,
if needed.
These Europeans would be wise
to not underestimate our people.
Welcome.
We have prepared a feast
we hope to be worthy of you.
My capitn thanks you
for your graciousness.
It is my honor. Please, sit.
Gracias. Thank you.
I know you're there.
Don't be afraid.
I feel many things...
but fear isn't one of them.
Are you afraid?
Only that this moment will end.
You are warm.
Why is your heart
beating so fast?
Enrique!
The captain wants to see you.
Now.
Will I see you again?
I hope so.
I can live on hope.
I only wish to bring you
peace and prosperity...
but--
What my captain
is trying to-- trying to say
is security and protection
to all those who submit
to the Holy Church.
You promise
this peace and prosperity,
yet you come
with swords and armor.
Our friend here is not ordering.
He is suggesting.
It is something
we must consider.
Why don't you ask him
if Malacca was protected?
Not necessary to share that.
We only wish to open trade here,
and-- and to bring
the real love of God...
and the love of the emperor
to these islands.
Yes.
Trade is good, captain...
but your ships
are not trading ships.
Your ships are ships of war.
We need warship.
My captain says
he does understand, but...
it was a necessity to have
this kind of ship
to get this far on our journey.
We must discuss
this amongst ourselves.
In five days' time...
we will meet again.
These men could become valuable
trading partners for our people.
They could also conquer
every island
and force us into slavery.
That would never happen here.
I know.
You bend too easy
to these invaders.
Their trade will enrich
all of us.
Our people. Our children.
If they don't steal it first.
Did you see the way they looked
at the armlets and the earrings,
and the gold plates
you used to serve them.
And the porcelain bowls.
It's all about negotiation.
It's about not being enslaved.
If we bend to them...
they will kill all that we love.
Enough! I am king here.
Here.
But not in Mactan.
Ahmani! Ahmani!
Ahmani, the most magical thing
just happened to me.
I think I found love.
Where have you been?
Were you alone
with the Spaniard?
Just for a moment. I don't know.
I-- I can't explain it.
It was-- it was magical.
Do not confuse
moonlight infatuation with love.
Lapu-Lapu must be
brought under control.
I will show him...
who has power.
Power comes in many forms.
For now, use the power of words.
Weapons must be a last resort.
Let Magellan
wield those for you.
These natives.
Childlike.
Must be dealt with.
With that in mind...
I've seen this before.
The southern part
of the New World.
Stone carrying tribes
who needed...
to come under the firm hand...
of church and Spain.
They are savages
and must be
treated like animals.
You spent your youth here.
What do you think?
Spice.
Jewelry.
If they are smart,
they will submit to a request
to come under
the protection of King Charles.
We have the weapons.
We have the will.
I think they can be persuaded
without the sword.
I have fought these natives.
They are vicious,
cruel and without mercy.
And must be
treated the same way.
For now...
we use diplomacy.
Diplomacy?
They will only understand force.
When they're treated
with fairness,
they are fair.
I dealt with them
in the Battle of Malacca.
I watched my men being
torn apart
with their spears
after surrendering.
Do not tell me
they are good and fair.
Enough!
I've made my decision.
Enrique will speak with Humabon.
And through him,
the other Datus will follow.
Never contradict me again.
Slave.
Yes. Diplomacy is the way,
and that's what
I've thought all along.
Lapu-Lapu will listen, but...
I think I should go with you.
I am grateful, Rajah Humabon.
I know you will be able
to move him in ways I cannot.
Hi!
Ahmani.
When did you become so old?
Where's the fun, Ahmani?
Is that what marriage
to my brother has done to you?
Yes, marriage
does that to a person.
It doesn't always
make your heart flutter.
And it slows your breath.
So unromantic.
Not for me.
I know there's more for me.
That what I feel is eternal.
Not with the Spaniard.
He's gone.
I need to talk to Lapu-Lapu.
Datu Lapu-Lapu.
Rajah Humabon is here
with a Spanish translator.
I think they're here to talk.
Should I trust either of them?
Is it for me to advise you?
You are young.
But you have the babaylan spirit
within you.
Ever since you were young,
you've shown the ability
to think deeply within.
Words are powerful.
But silence has more meaning.
Perhaps you can listen to them
first and then decide.
I will say nothing...
and I will listen
to what lies between the words.
Welcome, Rajah Humabon.
Mactan is grateful
to have you grace us.
A beautiful babaylan.
We're here to see Lapu-Lapu.
Your presence
brings him great honor.
Other nations
will send their ships here.
None strong enough to defeat
the power of Spain.
Under the Spanish flag,
you will be protected
from an attack and an invasion.
Protected...
or enslaved to your king?
Our king is the emperor
of the Holy Roman Empire.
My capitn not only
brings the trade routes,
but the protection of the king.
I will discuss
with Rajah Humabon.
Things will change
whether you like them to or not.
We adapt or we die.
Why can't you see?
If we bow
to these invaders now...
we will be on our knees forever.
Just listen
to what the boy has to say.
That's all I ask.
But know if you fight...
you will fight alone.
The boy is to stay
and convince me to their side.
But it is he
who needs to be changed to ours.
He is Spanish
through and through.
How will you make that happen?
I won't.
She will.
You are to stay
and persuade Datu Lapu-Lapu
to talk to Magellan
and strike a compromise.
Good luck.
My sister...
With that person?
Have faith in her.
Have faith in her powers.
I do.
Lapu-Lapu is a warrior...
not a diplomat.
He will never listen.
Then you should find a different
path to reach your goal.
Perhaps with
the Spanish captain.
I spent most of my
childhood in Malacca.
From the age of eight to 15.
Which is how I became to know
the language and the customs.
And then you left?
Papa.
My father died.
And my mother died years before.
It was time to go.
Well,
you are welcome here with us.
Diwata...
she will be your guide.
I think
he should see the training.
It would be
something he could share
with the steel-covered men
he serves.
There are
other parts of our culture
I'd love to show him.
I don't want him to think
that we are only about fighting.
No.
But we do want him to know that
we are all prepared to fight.
To the death.
Show him who we are.
Show him we are strong people.
They believe we are uncivilized.
Barely above animals.
I don't think
Enrique believes that.
He may. He may not.
But it doesn't matter.
What matters is that
he tells his captain who we are.
And I'm trusting you
to show him.
I know.
This is serious.
You will one day be
our spiritual leader.
This is your path.
But keep your guard up.
I do not trust these men.
He's not like the others.
So...
what will you tell
your captain of our people?
What I've seen.
That many of the people
here are intelligent.
Many read and write,
including the women.
And that
they are fierce warriors.
Please share that
with the captain.
Because though we love peace...
we will never bow
to any invaders.
And we will always fight
for our islands and for freedom.
What's wrong with you?
You and this boy.
This Spaniard.
I'm not blind.
Blind to what?
I see how you look at him
and how he looks at you.
He looks at me
like everyone else.
We're friends.
As Datu Lapu-Lapu requested.
He wants you to instruct him.
Not become his friend.
Or anything else.
What are you saying?
When our parents died...
I promised to protect you.
-I don't need protection--
-Listen, Diwata.
These men see our women
as something to use.
You fall in love
and you will end up in misery.
I know them.
You don't know him.
Neither do you.
This invader here
is an insult to you.
To all of us.
He is our enemy.
He is here at my invitation.
Datu...
when he goes back
to his own people,
he will sneer at us.
He will call us animals,
heathens and uncivilized.
I will not have
our islands disgraced...
by you treating
this man with disrespect.
But what of the disrespect
he shows us?
Be patient.
If you cannot respect him,
then respect my judgment.
I cannot stand it.
-You cannot stand it?
-No!
I say you will stand it!
I am datu here.
My word is law.
Trust that
I know what I am doing.
This man will see who we are.
And he will convince Magellan
that we will not bow before him.
If Magellan is wise...
he will not challenge us.
But Diwata is the key
to reaching him
through this boy.
So go now.
And do not speak to me
of this again.
Diwata! Diwata!
Thank you.
I've learned so much
about your people
and your culture in the few days
that I've been with you.
But there are still some things
I don't understand.
Like what? Tell me.
How are you able
to train with the men?
Lapu-Lapu values your words?
This is not the way
where I'm from.
And today...
the baby?
I don't understand what I saw.
The baby was...
dead.
You, Diwata...
you brought him back to life.
The fear in his mother's eyes.
The despair. I just...
-You. You saved him.
-No.
But Hala...
our creator.
He was generous enough
to give him back to us.
But if he had taken him...
he would still be a part of us.
The other day,
Lapu-Lapu said
that you were a Bab--
A babaylan.
-Babaylan?
-Babaylan.
-Babaylan.
-Babaylan.
Okay.
Babaylan is the spiritual leader
of our people.
It started with my grandmother.
She was the babaylan
of our people.
She gave me this.
Wow.
This is a sign
of our family's destiny.
It has been passed
from generation to generation.
We don't remove this
until it's time
to go to the next world.
You seem to embrace
different beliefs compared to...
your fellow Spaniards.
Many of my people
have lost sight of the true
meaning of our faith.
To love God above all else.
And to love others
as we love ourselves.
We are guided by love.
If that child had died,
he would still be with us.
All the things that we love.
In the holy scriptures,
it says there are
a few things in this world.
Faith, hope
and love.
But the greatest of these...
is love.
The greatest of these is love.
Love without barriers,
and this life
moving gracefully into the next.
Ahmani.
- Spaniard.
- No--
You have been
brought here for one thing.
To learn our ways,
and understand
that we are our own people
who will not be intimidated
by the demands of foreigners.
I'm just here to build a bridge
between our two worlds.
That bridge will not be built
over my sister's tears.
-I would never--
-Don't!
I've seen
what happens to our women
when foreigners
come to our islands.
You will find
my spear in your heart
for bringing shame
on my sister and our people.
Know this.
I will...
kill you.
I knew you would be here.
I need you
to know I would never--
Ssh. I know.
You are worth death.
Because I come alive with you.
All that matters is you.
Everyone is
prepared for the morning?
- We are ready.
- Good.
Get some rest.
What's happening?
Humabon is beginning
to convince Magellan
that he is
the king of.
Humabon
is meeting with your captain.
He wants you there,
and us as well. Why?
I honestly don't know.
Perhaps it's
to continue the negotiation--
There is nothing to negotiate.
Let the datus and their people
decide their own fate.
We don't need
the Spanish or Humabon
to tell Mactan what to do.
Datu Lapu-Lapu.
I think it would be wise
to join the meeting
if only to protect
Mactan's interests.
We will go in the morning.
We will also bring a babaylan.
I need to go be with my capitn.
Will you come back?
Much good
will come from this alliance.
My captain wants to know
what is your main concern?
I do not ask.
I am telling you
that Mactan will be independent
from Cebu and Spain.
We will cooperate
with trade routes.
But as long as I am alive,
Mactan will
always be independent.
We caught him stealing our gold!
Assaulted our tribes!
And he tried to rape our women!
You are a shame.
You disgraced our king.
And our country.
To show...
that we can live
as one in good faith...
I will have this...
dog flogged.
In front of you...
and your people.
Enough!
I said enough!
I'm sure you agree
that mercy is called for.
Yes, of course.
I was about to end this, myself.
He will be thrown
into the darkest corners...
until he confesses
who he was with.
They too will face punishment.
I hope that you can see
as a representative
of my king and country,
we are the same.
No, we are not the same.
A little extra
for your troubles.
I only drew blood.
I didn't tear your skin.
You will heal quickly.
What happened in Cebu today?
-Nothing.
-Mm-hmm.
I don't know.
I might know what you need.
Stay here.
I'll come back.
Do you have
one bahag for me, please?
- Bahag?
- Yes.
I just need one, please.
Okay.
-This one?
-Thank you.
Here.
What is that?
All day you've been sweating
in those uncomfortable clothes.
Wear this instead, come on.
Be one of us,
even just for today.
-Come on, it will look amazing.
-No.
All you have to do is wear this
-around your waist.
-Stop. No, it's okay--
Come on!
Would you rather sweat all day?
-Come on, just do it.
-No, listen, listen.
You're not embarrassed, are you?
-No, I'm fine.
-Come on, just do it--
Look!
When I was 13...
my father died.
He was such a good man...
but he died with so much debt.
I was sold
into slavery by his debtors.
Because I was a slave...
I was treated worse than a dog.
If something broke,
I was blamed.
If I spoke up--
If I spoke up, I was--
I was beaten.
The punishment for stealing--
I was always hungry.
The punishment for stealing,
even a little boy...
is flogging.
When I saw Lorenzo
beat that man today...
my stomach turned.
My back is scarred.
It's a shame
that never leaves me.
But I'm still here.
Our spirits are combined.
Our destiny is set.
We are one.
We are one.
For all eternity.
-I will have to go back to my...
-Ssh. Quiet, quiet.
...capitn tomorrow.
What will you tell him?
I will tell him
that the Mactan people
are proud, strong,
and must be treated
with love and respect.
All of the Mactan people.
Good night.
Good night, beautiful.
They see
that I am just and honest.
Humabon, their king, trusts me.
And the others will follow.
The Mactan people are
not under the rule of Humabon.
This must and will happen!
I will not be
stopped by savages.
These islands are not a kingdom.
They are not ruled by--
by any king.
These people are like children.
We will bring them gifts,
and persuade them
that it is to their benefit
to join us in the one true faith
under the protection
of the Spanish flag.
Si, Capitn.
Not only is my soldier
protected by the hand of God...
but also steel.
When your people are baptized
to the Holy Spirit
and to the Holy Roman Empire--
Every single one of your men
will receive one of these.
We have discussed this at length
with the doctors
from other islands,
and we agree that this
is a reasonable request,
and will serve us all.
My men will build an altar
and a giant cross
to bless all the people.
And there will be a feast
and a giant celebration.
Not only will
the trade routes be open...
but their hearts
will be open as well.
We will meet again.
What if Lapu-Lapu refuses
to be part of this baptism?
Let him be Magellan's problem.
For now.
If Lapu-Lapu sees the others
kneel before the cross...
will he follow?
No, Capitn.
Then he will be made to.
Not yet, my warring friend.
Go again.
Convince him.
Go.
All that my capitn asks of you
is that you come to the ceremony
with an open heart.
Nothing will be demanded of you,
only that you are there.
I've seen this before.
A simple request
turned into a battle
where people lost everything.
You must remember,
you were there.
I can tell you that Magellan
is not the Albuquerque.
He is not a conqueror.
He is a good man.
And he has grown to love
the people of these islands...
as we all have.
And if we are not moved
to become part of your faith?
He will understand
and respect your decision.
I will go.
And I will bring my people.
I promise nothing else.
Understood.
Thank you.
Diwata.
This baptism Magellan demands,
what do you think?
Rajah Humabon believes
that it will be
reciting words that are empty.
It will open
trade routes for our islands.
I know what Humabon thinks.
What do you think?
I-- I think--
I think it will open
a door to danger for our people.
If we embrace
a wild dog into our arms,
we should not be surprised
if that wild dog
rips out our suits.
You are so far away.
No.
I'm just thinking.
About him?
Yes.
Ah.
Diwata, I'm worried about you.
Your heart might break.
It might break so much
that it might not recover.
Ahmani, I trust him.
Will I see you at the baptism
on Cebu tomorrow?
Yes, I'll be there.
Will you be baptized?
If I am moved.
But if I'm not moved,
will this put a wall between us?
No. Nothing can separate us.
A giant wooden cross
planted
in the center of our city.
Why?
It will serve as a sign
that Spain has been here,
and that you are protected.
We don't need protection!
We are strong on our own.
We are strong people,
but we will be
stronger with Spain.
The baptism
will protect their souls.
And the Spanish
will protect their lives.
It is only words.
They mean nothing,
except this ritual
which means so much to him.
And trade routes widen,
and riches
will flow to our people.
I hope you're right.
Your king and your queen
will no longer
be known as their pagan names.
From this day...
they will be known as Don Carlos
for his Holy God.
And Doa Juana
for his blessed mother.
Your king has declared
that all those
in attendance will be baptized.
Answer these questions
with "Amen."
Are you willing to be baptized
under your own free will?
Amen.
Amen.
Do you promise
to abide by the Holy Church?
- Amen.
- Amen.
You are baptized
in the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
-Amen.
-Amen.
Each one of Don Carlo's subjects
have been asked
to bring a religious idol
to show a sign...
of your faith.
You will kneel.
You will kneel under God!
This will be a sign.
And a seal of your communion.
What is--
No.
Diwata.
Diwata!
Chasing your little whore slave?
Nunca me toques.
If you do,
I swear to the Holy Mother,
I will kill you.
-Diwata! Please!
-No!
Okay, okay, I swear,
I did not know
what he was doing.
How could you not?
You're one of them.
But my heart belongs to you,
you know this!
Your loyalty is his.
Hey!
Touch again my sister,
and I'll tear you apart
with my bare hands.
Udong! Stop!
Take your sister. Now!
Diwata.
Diwata!
I don't believe
you knew nothing about this.
I didn't. I swear it!
Datu Lapu-Lapu,
I do not know
who my capitn is right now.
He is not the man that
I've known for these past years.
He sent you this message.
You and all of your people
will be killed
if you do not
pay tribute to the king.
It's impossible.
Your captain wouldn't even--
Look around you!
All the datus
went down to their knees!
All but you!
You defy him, and this
will encourage the others!
I beg of you.
His pride will not allow this.
He's a fool.
Lapu-Lapu has seen
all the weapons Magellan has.
In less than a week he could
kill us all for this insult.
This is true.
Lapu-Lapu will pay for this.
It was not just an insult
to Magellan, but to me!
-What will you do?
-Everyone else followed.
All the man had to do
was to get down on his knees.
The words meant nothing.
It was just a means to an end,
a profitable end.
Lapu-Lapu is too proud
to accept that.
Magellan will be gone soon.
We could just replace
all the burnt idols.
We could, yes.
And the people would forget.
Possibly.
They won't forget, will they?
I'm afraid they won't.
I need to stop this battle
between Lapu-Lapu and Magellan,
don't I?
Blood will be on your hands
if you don't try to stop it.
And if I can't?
The people
will know that you tried.
- Diwata!
- Enrique!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
-I missed you.
-I missed you, too.
Rajah Humabon
is meeting with Lapu-Lapu
and the other datus.
He's trying to stop a fight
between him and the Spaniards.
-He will talk to Magellan.
-A fight? You mean a war?
People will get killed!
-Come away with me!
-Where will we go?
We will never be safe.
I don't--
I don't want
to live without you.
I don't either. I don't.
-We can leave this place.
-Where will we go?
I don't know, and I don't care.
All I know
is that wherever you are,
that will be my home.
Listen, there's a small village
on the west coast
of Mactan called Buaya.
Let's meet there, and then
let's find a way to Malacca.
There are
many Spaniards in Malacca.
No one would recognize us there.
We will be safe there.
-See you.
-I'll see you.
Wait for me.
Magellan is too powerful.
And weapons, deadly.
Cebu will not join
this foolishness.
And Cebu is led by a coward.
And Mactan is led by a fool?
Let me reason with Magellan.
Do as you wish.
We... will be ready.
You are all fools.
Bring all the men you can
to help us protect our island.
If Magellan attacks,
he will attack from the east.
Send the warriors to the coast
to show these invaders
that we will never be
their slaves.
My captain says
it would be unwise for Lapu-Lapu
to go against him.
And he will lose.
Lapu-Lapu
is gathering warriors
from across Mactan
and other islands.
This will not go easy
on either side.
This will be a disaster
for Lapu-Lapu and the Mactans.
He will die as an example
to the others.
I give you fair warning.
Two days...
to accept our terms or die.
Amani, I love him.
He is my heart and I am his.
I have to go, please.
I love you.
Diwata.
Diwata,
what will I tell your brother?
Tell him I love him
and I hope he forgives me.
Capitn,
killing them
will change their minds?
This sounds like treason.
Do you know
what we do to traitors?
I only ask, Capitn,
because if they can come
to the one true God,
-would that be enough?
-No!
They must listen to Spain.
He does this or he dies.
Capitn,
where did you send Lorenzo?
Herd the animals
into the center of the village.
- Now!
- Go!
Where are the warriors?
The warriors?
The men-- the--
Your leader! Where?
By the order of our Captain...
and the authority
of the King of Spain...
you will destroy
these pagan idols...
and kneel before the cross.
Go to your huts
and bring all of them here.
A hora. Now!
Burn it all to the ground.
I only speak for Magellan.
I do not speak for myself.
If you do not bow
to the King of Spain,
he will bring his men
in the morning
and he will kill you.
Will he?
Datu Lapu-Lapu,
you've seen his weapons.
You've seen his armor.
If you would just say the words
he wants to hear,
you do not have to mean them.
And now I can see
that my Capitn has gone crazy.
I'm just here to try to build
a world between the two of us.
Nobody has to die.
Tell him to come.
And tell him to bring his guns
and armored men.
We will be ready.
Attack!
The Spaniards have attacked.
Did you know about this?
Lo prometo, I promise you--
Swear to this god
that you love so much.
I swear,
I knew nothing about this.
Then you must go now
before this battle begins.
This is no place for you.
Go.
Wait, stop!
You can't stop us, Amani.
We are in love.
The village in the small island
has been attacked.
I know, but I di-- I--
I had nothing to do with this.
It was Buaya.
Stop.
The village is gone.
It's burned.
And they say there was a woman
who has been killed
but they don't know her name.
I can't. This is my fault.
Lapu-Lapu has had his soldiers
on hold only until tomorrow.
And then the villagers
will come for us
so that they can protect us.
If they come with Diwata,
I will send word to you.
Now go.
I will stay. I will wait.
What good is it if you are dead?
Please go.
Where did you get this necklace?
From a girl.
She was dead.
We will leave at daybreak.
Have the men
in full fighting uniform.
Let these pagans quiver
in fear at our steely might.
There will be delays
in transporting the men.
Our ships will have problems
navigating the shallows.
Do you doubt the power
of our armor
-and our weapons?
-No, sir.
Do you question
our glorious king?
No.
I will be with you
on that beach tomorrow.
You read your precious books
and you think
you can just come and fight?
I don't think you have the
courage to be in this battle.
You'd be surprised
what I have the courage for.
Warriors of Mactan.
My brothers.
This enemy we face
entered our homes...
raped our women,
brought fear into the hearts
of our children.
They thought
we would crumble in fear
before their
metal-covered bodies
and their exploding fire sticks.
They call us cowards.
They think we are weak,
that our weapons are weak.
We gave the Spanish a chance.
We hissed and warned them,
and now they will feel
our venom in their veins.
Only their bodies are coming.
Not their arms
or legs or their bare necks.
And that's where you attack
with your poison arrows
and spears
and attack
with your.
Meet them in the water.
Bring the fight to them.
They call us fools,
but they are fools
to challenge us
because we don't run from fear.
We don't betray our people
and we don't run
from our enemies.
This is our land
and we will fight
because we are fast.
We are strong.
We are free.
They think we were
going to fall on our knees
and become their
slave property, but we are...
Mactans!
They think we fear
these naked savages.
One Spaniard is worth
200 of these...
animals!
I myself will kill 200.
And then I'll kill Lapu-Lapu.
No one else touches him.
He's mine.
Diles una vez mas.
Tell him, surrender, live.
Fight, die.
Si, Capitn.
I tried to stop this.
Whatever happens
is meant to happen.
He never showed up.
He told me
he'd meet me in Buaya,
but he was never there.
He lied to me.
I believed him, but he lied.
He wanted so much to go to you,
even if he would risk his life.
He couldn't imagine
living his life without you.
But I had to beg him not to go.
Because if the people thought--
If the people thought--
If the people thought that
I was killed by the Spanish,
they would--
Yes.
So what then?
die with them.
I need to see him.
Diwata!
My capitn says
you will all die here
on this beach today.
If you do not
surrender to Spain.
Surrender and survive!
Tell him we offer him the same.
Surrender or die in Mactan.
God or King Hispania!
It is finished.
The glory of Spain ends here
in Mactan.
Lapu-Lapu!
Come back!
You coward,
I'm not through with you!
Retreat! Back to the ships!
Leave the dead men there! Now!
Enough!
Enough!
Let them go back.
We can hear...
about what happened
to this.
No, don't! Please, no!
No! No! Please! No!
No! No, no, no.
Please! Please!
No, no, no, please.
Please, no! No!
Diwata.
Say your goodbyes.
No! Datu, please! No, no.
You belong...
- with your family.
- sobbing]
I-- I belong with Diwata.
I'm not like them!
We're bound to be together,
please!
Datu, please!
Walk him to the water's edge.
Watch him leave.
Let it end in your heart.
It will never end!
It's okay. It's okay.
Go now before it's too late.
We will never find peace.
Not in this lifetime.
Go now, please,
before my family--
Shh. Stop! Stop!
I can't live without you!
Enrique!
Go!
Go! Go, please, go!
Diwata! Diwata!
Stop!
It's okay.
I cou--
I couldn't let them take it.
I'm sorry I couldn't be
who you needed me to be.
No, no, please. Don't do this.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
For all eternity.
For all eternity.
No! No!
No!
The power of love
transcends time.
As true love will last forever,
the thunderbolt in the heart
will have the strength
to sustain that love
through tragedy and joy.
It gives you hope.
It gives you life.
It will last forever.
Love.
It is a powerful thing.
If it is strong...
it transcends time and space.
It gives you hope.
It gives you life.
It gives you joy.
It brings you surprises
with its quiet power.
Just two hands touching
can change the world...
and we know that
we will sacrifice everything
for that love.
Even our own life.
No! No! No, please!
No! No, please! Please, please!
No, please!
No, no, no. Please.
Please.
Do you really think
we should parade our wealth
and culture to these strangers?
I mean, is it that wise?
We need to see
that we are as worthy
as they believe
themselves to be.
Diwata will lead
the performance of the dance.
We will present the orchids
of our people
while holding back
the moral viper to use,
if needed.
These Europeans would be wise
to not underestimate our people.
Welcome.
We have prepared a feast
we hope to be worthy of you.
My capitn thanks you
for your graciousness.
It is my honor. Please, sit.
Gracias. Thank you.
I know you're there.
Don't be afraid.
I feel many things...
but fear isn't one of them.
Are you afraid?
Only that this moment will end.
You are warm.
Why is your heart
beating so fast?
Enrique!
The captain wants to see you.
Now.
Will I see you again?
I hope so.
I can live on hope.
I only wish to bring you
peace and prosperity...
but--
What my captain
is trying to-- trying to say
is security and protection
to all those who submit
to the Holy Church.
You promise
this peace and prosperity,
yet you come
with swords and armor.
Our friend here is not ordering.
He is suggesting.
It is something
we must consider.
Why don't you ask him
if Malacca was protected?
Not necessary to share that.
We only wish to open trade here,
and-- and to bring
the real love of God...
and the love of the emperor
to these islands.
Yes.
Trade is good, captain...
but your ships
are not trading ships.
Your ships are ships of war.
We need warship.
My captain says
he does understand, but...
it was a necessity to have
this kind of ship
to get this far on our journey.
We must discuss
this amongst ourselves.
In five days' time...
we will meet again.
These men could become valuable
trading partners for our people.
They could also conquer
every island
and force us into slavery.
That would never happen here.
I know.
You bend too easy
to these invaders.
Their trade will enrich
all of us.
Our people. Our children.
If they don't steal it first.
Did you see the way they looked
at the armlets and the earrings,
and the gold plates
you used to serve them.
And the porcelain bowls.
It's all about negotiation.
It's about not being enslaved.
If we bend to them...
they will kill all that we love.
Enough! I am king here.
Here.
But not in Mactan.
Ahmani! Ahmani!
Ahmani, the most magical thing
just happened to me.
I think I found love.
Where have you been?
Were you alone
with the Spaniard?
Just for a moment. I don't know.
I-- I can't explain it.
It was-- it was magical.
Do not confuse
moonlight infatuation with love.
Lapu-Lapu must be
brought under control.
I will show him...
who has power.
Power comes in many forms.
For now, use the power of words.
Weapons must be a last resort.
Let Magellan
wield those for you.
These natives.
Childlike.
Must be dealt with.
With that in mind...
I've seen this before.
The southern part
of the New World.
Stone carrying tribes
who needed...
to come under the firm hand...
of church and Spain.
They are savages
and must be
treated like animals.
You spent your youth here.
What do you think?
Spice.
Jewelry.
If they are smart,
they will submit to a request
to come under
the protection of King Charles.
We have the weapons.
We have the will.
I think they can be persuaded
without the sword.
I have fought these natives.
They are vicious,
cruel and without mercy.
And must be
treated the same way.
For now...
we use diplomacy.
Diplomacy?
They will only understand force.
When they're treated
with fairness,
they are fair.
I dealt with them
in the Battle of Malacca.
I watched my men being
torn apart
with their spears
after surrendering.
Do not tell me
they are good and fair.
Enough!
I've made my decision.
Enrique will speak with Humabon.
And through him,
the other Datus will follow.
Never contradict me again.
Slave.
Yes. Diplomacy is the way,
and that's what
I've thought all along.
Lapu-Lapu will listen, but...
I think I should go with you.
I am grateful, Rajah Humabon.
I know you will be able
to move him in ways I cannot.
Hi!
Ahmani.
When did you become so old?
Where's the fun, Ahmani?
Is that what marriage
to my brother has done to you?
Yes, marriage
does that to a person.
It doesn't always
make your heart flutter.
And it slows your breath.
So unromantic.
Not for me.
I know there's more for me.
That what I feel is eternal.
Not with the Spaniard.
He's gone.
I need to talk to Lapu-Lapu.
Datu Lapu-Lapu.
Rajah Humabon is here
with a Spanish translator.
I think they're here to talk.
Should I trust either of them?
Is it for me to advise you?
You are young.
But you have the babaylan spirit
within you.
Ever since you were young,
you've shown the ability
to think deeply within.
Words are powerful.
But silence has more meaning.
Perhaps you can listen to them
first and then decide.
I will say nothing...
and I will listen
to what lies between the words.
Welcome, Rajah Humabon.
Mactan is grateful
to have you grace us.
A beautiful babaylan.
We're here to see Lapu-Lapu.
Your presence
brings him great honor.
Other nations
will send their ships here.
None strong enough to defeat
the power of Spain.
Under the Spanish flag,
you will be protected
from an attack and an invasion.
Protected...
or enslaved to your king?
Our king is the emperor
of the Holy Roman Empire.
My capitn not only
brings the trade routes,
but the protection of the king.
I will discuss
with Rajah Humabon.
Things will change
whether you like them to or not.
We adapt or we die.
Why can't you see?
If we bow
to these invaders now...
we will be on our knees forever.
Just listen
to what the boy has to say.
That's all I ask.
But know if you fight...
you will fight alone.
The boy is to stay
and convince me to their side.
But it is he
who needs to be changed to ours.
He is Spanish
through and through.
How will you make that happen?
I won't.
She will.
You are to stay
and persuade Datu Lapu-Lapu
to talk to Magellan
and strike a compromise.
Good luck.
My sister...
With that person?
Have faith in her.
Have faith in her powers.
I do.
Lapu-Lapu is a warrior...
not a diplomat.
He will never listen.
Then you should find a different
path to reach your goal.
Perhaps with
the Spanish captain.
I spent most of my
childhood in Malacca.
From the age of eight to 15.
Which is how I became to know
the language and the customs.
And then you left?
Papa.
My father died.
And my mother died years before.
It was time to go.
Well,
you are welcome here with us.
Diwata...
she will be your guide.
I think
he should see the training.
It would be
something he could share
with the steel-covered men
he serves.
There are
other parts of our culture
I'd love to show him.
I don't want him to think
that we are only about fighting.
No.
But we do want him to know that
we are all prepared to fight.
To the death.
Show him who we are.
Show him we are strong people.
They believe we are uncivilized.
Barely above animals.
I don't think
Enrique believes that.
He may. He may not.
But it doesn't matter.
What matters is that
he tells his captain who we are.
And I'm trusting you
to show him.
I know.
This is serious.
You will one day be
our spiritual leader.
This is your path.
But keep your guard up.
I do not trust these men.
He's not like the others.
So...
what will you tell
your captain of our people?
What I've seen.
That many of the people
here are intelligent.
Many read and write,
including the women.
And that
they are fierce warriors.
Please share that
with the captain.
Because though we love peace...
we will never bow
to any invaders.
And we will always fight
for our islands and for freedom.
What's wrong with you?
You and this boy.
This Spaniard.
I'm not blind.
Blind to what?
I see how you look at him
and how he looks at you.
He looks at me
like everyone else.
We're friends.
As Datu Lapu-Lapu requested.
He wants you to instruct him.
Not become his friend.
Or anything else.
What are you saying?
When our parents died...
I promised to protect you.
-I don't need protection--
-Listen, Diwata.
These men see our women
as something to use.
You fall in love
and you will end up in misery.
I know them.
You don't know him.
Neither do you.
This invader here
is an insult to you.
To all of us.
He is our enemy.
He is here at my invitation.
Datu...
when he goes back
to his own people,
he will sneer at us.
He will call us animals,
heathens and uncivilized.
I will not have
our islands disgraced...
by you treating
this man with disrespect.
But what of the disrespect
he shows us?
Be patient.
If you cannot respect him,
then respect my judgment.
I cannot stand it.
-You cannot stand it?
-No!
I say you will stand it!
I am datu here.
My word is law.
Trust that
I know what I am doing.
This man will see who we are.
And he will convince Magellan
that we will not bow before him.
If Magellan is wise...
he will not challenge us.
But Diwata is the key
to reaching him
through this boy.
So go now.
And do not speak to me
of this again.
Diwata! Diwata!
Thank you.
I've learned so much
about your people
and your culture in the few days
that I've been with you.
But there are still some things
I don't understand.
Like what? Tell me.
How are you able
to train with the men?
Lapu-Lapu values your words?
This is not the way
where I'm from.
And today...
the baby?
I don't understand what I saw.
The baby was...
dead.
You, Diwata...
you brought him back to life.
The fear in his mother's eyes.
The despair. I just...
-You. You saved him.
-No.
But Hala...
our creator.
He was generous enough
to give him back to us.
But if he had taken him...
he would still be a part of us.
The other day,
Lapu-Lapu said
that you were a Bab--
A babaylan.
-Babaylan?
-Babaylan.
-Babaylan.
-Babaylan.
Okay.
Babaylan is the spiritual leader
of our people.
It started with my grandmother.
She was the babaylan
of our people.
She gave me this.
Wow.
This is a sign
of our family's destiny.
It has been passed
from generation to generation.
We don't remove this
until it's time
to go to the next world.
You seem to embrace
different beliefs compared to...
your fellow Spaniards.
Many of my people
have lost sight of the true
meaning of our faith.
To love God above all else.
And to love others
as we love ourselves.
We are guided by love.
If that child had died,
he would still be with us.
All the things that we love.
In the holy scriptures,
it says there are
a few things in this world.
Faith, hope
and love.
But the greatest of these...
is love.
The greatest of these is love.
Love without barriers,
and this life
moving gracefully into the next.
Ahmani.
- Spaniard.
- No--
You have been
brought here for one thing.
To learn our ways,
and understand
that we are our own people
who will not be intimidated
by the demands of foreigners.
I'm just here to build a bridge
between our two worlds.
That bridge will not be built
over my sister's tears.
-I would never--
-Don't!
I've seen
what happens to our women
when foreigners
come to our islands.
You will find
my spear in your heart
for bringing shame
on my sister and our people.
Know this.
I will...
kill you.
I knew you would be here.
I need you
to know I would never--
Ssh. I know.
You are worth death.
Because I come alive with you.
All that matters is you.
Everyone is
prepared for the morning?
- We are ready.
- Good.
Get some rest.
What's happening?
Humabon is beginning
to convince Magellan
that he is
the king of.
Humabon
is meeting with your captain.
He wants you there,
and us as well. Why?
I honestly don't know.
Perhaps it's
to continue the negotiation--
There is nothing to negotiate.
Let the datus and their people
decide their own fate.
We don't need
the Spanish or Humabon
to tell Mactan what to do.
Datu Lapu-Lapu.
I think it would be wise
to join the meeting
if only to protect
Mactan's interests.
We will go in the morning.
We will also bring a babaylan.
I need to go be with my capitn.
Will you come back?
Much good
will come from this alliance.
My captain wants to know
what is your main concern?
I do not ask.
I am telling you
that Mactan will be independent
from Cebu and Spain.
We will cooperate
with trade routes.
But as long as I am alive,
Mactan will
always be independent.
We caught him stealing our gold!
Assaulted our tribes!
And he tried to rape our women!
You are a shame.
You disgraced our king.
And our country.
To show...
that we can live
as one in good faith...
I will have this...
dog flogged.
In front of you...
and your people.
Enough!
I said enough!
I'm sure you agree
that mercy is called for.
Yes, of course.
I was about to end this, myself.
He will be thrown
into the darkest corners...
until he confesses
who he was with.
They too will face punishment.
I hope that you can see
as a representative
of my king and country,
we are the same.
No, we are not the same.
A little extra
for your troubles.
I only drew blood.
I didn't tear your skin.
You will heal quickly.
What happened in Cebu today?
-Nothing.
-Mm-hmm.
I don't know.
I might know what you need.
Stay here.
I'll come back.
Do you have
one bahag for me, please?
- Bahag?
- Yes.
I just need one, please.
Okay.
-This one?
-Thank you.
Here.
What is that?
All day you've been sweating
in those uncomfortable clothes.
Wear this instead, come on.
Be one of us,
even just for today.
-Come on, it will look amazing.
-No.
All you have to do is wear this
-around your waist.
-Stop. No, it's okay--
Come on!
Would you rather sweat all day?
-Come on, just do it.
-No, listen, listen.
You're not embarrassed, are you?
-No, I'm fine.
-Come on, just do it--
Look!
When I was 13...
my father died.
He was such a good man...
but he died with so much debt.
I was sold
into slavery by his debtors.
Because I was a slave...
I was treated worse than a dog.
If something broke,
I was blamed.
If I spoke up--
If I spoke up, I was--
I was beaten.
The punishment for stealing--
I was always hungry.
The punishment for stealing,
even a little boy...
is flogging.
When I saw Lorenzo
beat that man today...
my stomach turned.
My back is scarred.
It's a shame
that never leaves me.
But I'm still here.
Our spirits are combined.
Our destiny is set.
We are one.
We are one.
For all eternity.
-I will have to go back to my...
-Ssh. Quiet, quiet.
...capitn tomorrow.
What will you tell him?
I will tell him
that the Mactan people
are proud, strong,
and must be treated
with love and respect.
All of the Mactan people.
Good night.
Good night, beautiful.
They see
that I am just and honest.
Humabon, their king, trusts me.
And the others will follow.
The Mactan people are
not under the rule of Humabon.
This must and will happen!
I will not be
stopped by savages.
These islands are not a kingdom.
They are not ruled by--
by any king.
These people are like children.
We will bring them gifts,
and persuade them
that it is to their benefit
to join us in the one true faith
under the protection
of the Spanish flag.
Si, Capitn.
Not only is my soldier
protected by the hand of God...
but also steel.
When your people are baptized
to the Holy Spirit
and to the Holy Roman Empire--
Every single one of your men
will receive one of these.
We have discussed this at length
with the doctors
from other islands,
and we agree that this
is a reasonable request,
and will serve us all.
My men will build an altar
and a giant cross
to bless all the people.
And there will be a feast
and a giant celebration.
Not only will
the trade routes be open...
but their hearts
will be open as well.
We will meet again.
What if Lapu-Lapu refuses
to be part of this baptism?
Let him be Magellan's problem.
For now.
If Lapu-Lapu sees the others
kneel before the cross...
will he follow?
No, Capitn.
Then he will be made to.
Not yet, my warring friend.
Go again.
Convince him.
Go.
All that my capitn asks of you
is that you come to the ceremony
with an open heart.
Nothing will be demanded of you,
only that you are there.
I've seen this before.
A simple request
turned into a battle
where people lost everything.
You must remember,
you were there.
I can tell you that Magellan
is not the Albuquerque.
He is not a conqueror.
He is a good man.
And he has grown to love
the people of these islands...
as we all have.
And if we are not moved
to become part of your faith?
He will understand
and respect your decision.
I will go.
And I will bring my people.
I promise nothing else.
Understood.
Thank you.
Diwata.
This baptism Magellan demands,
what do you think?
Rajah Humabon believes
that it will be
reciting words that are empty.
It will open
trade routes for our islands.
I know what Humabon thinks.
What do you think?
I-- I think--
I think it will open
a door to danger for our people.
If we embrace
a wild dog into our arms,
we should not be surprised
if that wild dog
rips out our suits.
You are so far away.
No.
I'm just thinking.
About him?
Yes.
Ah.
Diwata, I'm worried about you.
Your heart might break.
It might break so much
that it might not recover.
Ahmani, I trust him.
Will I see you at the baptism
on Cebu tomorrow?
Yes, I'll be there.
Will you be baptized?
If I am moved.
But if I'm not moved,
will this put a wall between us?
No. Nothing can separate us.
A giant wooden cross
planted
in the center of our city.
Why?
It will serve as a sign
that Spain has been here,
and that you are protected.
We don't need protection!
We are strong on our own.
We are strong people,
but we will be
stronger with Spain.
The baptism
will protect their souls.
And the Spanish
will protect their lives.
It is only words.
They mean nothing,
except this ritual
which means so much to him.
And trade routes widen,
and riches
will flow to our people.
I hope you're right.
Your king and your queen
will no longer
be known as their pagan names.
From this day...
they will be known as Don Carlos
for his Holy God.
And Doa Juana
for his blessed mother.
Your king has declared
that all those
in attendance will be baptized.
Answer these questions
with "Amen."
Are you willing to be baptized
under your own free will?
Amen.
Amen.
Do you promise
to abide by the Holy Church?
- Amen.
- Amen.
You are baptized
in the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
-Amen.
-Amen.
Each one of Don Carlo's subjects
have been asked
to bring a religious idol
to show a sign...
of your faith.
You will kneel.
You will kneel under God!
This will be a sign.
And a seal of your communion.
What is--
No.
Diwata.
Diwata!
Chasing your little whore slave?
Nunca me toques.
If you do,
I swear to the Holy Mother,
I will kill you.
-Diwata! Please!
-No!
Okay, okay, I swear,
I did not know
what he was doing.
How could you not?
You're one of them.
But my heart belongs to you,
you know this!
Your loyalty is his.
Hey!
Touch again my sister,
and I'll tear you apart
with my bare hands.
Udong! Stop!
Take your sister. Now!
Diwata.
Diwata!
I don't believe
you knew nothing about this.
I didn't. I swear it!
Datu Lapu-Lapu,
I do not know
who my capitn is right now.
He is not the man that
I've known for these past years.
He sent you this message.
You and all of your people
will be killed
if you do not
pay tribute to the king.
It's impossible.
Your captain wouldn't even--
Look around you!
All the datus
went down to their knees!
All but you!
You defy him, and this
will encourage the others!
I beg of you.
His pride will not allow this.
He's a fool.
Lapu-Lapu has seen
all the weapons Magellan has.
In less than a week he could
kill us all for this insult.
This is true.
Lapu-Lapu will pay for this.
It was not just an insult
to Magellan, but to me!
-What will you do?
-Everyone else followed.
All the man had to do
was to get down on his knees.
The words meant nothing.
It was just a means to an end,
a profitable end.
Lapu-Lapu is too proud
to accept that.
Magellan will be gone soon.
We could just replace
all the burnt idols.
We could, yes.
And the people would forget.
Possibly.
They won't forget, will they?
I'm afraid they won't.
I need to stop this battle
between Lapu-Lapu and Magellan,
don't I?
Blood will be on your hands
if you don't try to stop it.
And if I can't?
The people
will know that you tried.
- Diwata!
- Enrique!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
-I missed you.
-I missed you, too.
Rajah Humabon
is meeting with Lapu-Lapu
and the other datus.
He's trying to stop a fight
between him and the Spaniards.
-He will talk to Magellan.
-A fight? You mean a war?
People will get killed!
-Come away with me!
-Where will we go?
We will never be safe.
I don't--
I don't want
to live without you.
I don't either. I don't.
-We can leave this place.
-Where will we go?
I don't know, and I don't care.
All I know
is that wherever you are,
that will be my home.
Listen, there's a small village
on the west coast
of Mactan called Buaya.
Let's meet there, and then
let's find a way to Malacca.
There are
many Spaniards in Malacca.
No one would recognize us there.
We will be safe there.
-See you.
-I'll see you.
Wait for me.
Magellan is too powerful.
And weapons, deadly.
Cebu will not join
this foolishness.
And Cebu is led by a coward.
And Mactan is led by a fool?
Let me reason with Magellan.
Do as you wish.
We... will be ready.
You are all fools.
Bring all the men you can
to help us protect our island.
If Magellan attacks,
he will attack from the east.
Send the warriors to the coast
to show these invaders
that we will never be
their slaves.
My captain says
it would be unwise for Lapu-Lapu
to go against him.
And he will lose.
Lapu-Lapu
is gathering warriors
from across Mactan
and other islands.
This will not go easy
on either side.
This will be a disaster
for Lapu-Lapu and the Mactans.
He will die as an example
to the others.
I give you fair warning.
Two days...
to accept our terms or die.
Amani, I love him.
He is my heart and I am his.
I have to go, please.
I love you.
Diwata.
Diwata,
what will I tell your brother?
Tell him I love him
and I hope he forgives me.
Capitn,
killing them
will change their minds?
This sounds like treason.
Do you know
what we do to traitors?
I only ask, Capitn,
because if they can come
to the one true God,
-would that be enough?
-No!
They must listen to Spain.
He does this or he dies.
Capitn,
where did you send Lorenzo?
Herd the animals
into the center of the village.
- Now!
- Go!
Where are the warriors?
The warriors?
The men-- the--
Your leader! Where?
By the order of our Captain...
and the authority
of the King of Spain...
you will destroy
these pagan idols...
and kneel before the cross.
Go to your huts
and bring all of them here.
A hora. Now!
Burn it all to the ground.
I only speak for Magellan.
I do not speak for myself.
If you do not bow
to the King of Spain,
he will bring his men
in the morning
and he will kill you.
Will he?
Datu Lapu-Lapu,
you've seen his weapons.
You've seen his armor.
If you would just say the words
he wants to hear,
you do not have to mean them.
And now I can see
that my Capitn has gone crazy.
I'm just here to try to build
a world between the two of us.
Nobody has to die.
Tell him to come.
And tell him to bring his guns
and armored men.
We will be ready.
Attack!
The Spaniards have attacked.
Did you know about this?
Lo prometo, I promise you--
Swear to this god
that you love so much.
I swear,
I knew nothing about this.
Then you must go now
before this battle begins.
This is no place for you.
Go.
Wait, stop!
You can't stop us, Amani.
We are in love.
The village in the small island
has been attacked.
I know, but I di-- I--
I had nothing to do with this.
It was Buaya.
Stop.
The village is gone.
It's burned.
And they say there was a woman
who has been killed
but they don't know her name.
I can't. This is my fault.
Lapu-Lapu has had his soldiers
on hold only until tomorrow.
And then the villagers
will come for us
so that they can protect us.
If they come with Diwata,
I will send word to you.
Now go.
I will stay. I will wait.
What good is it if you are dead?
Please go.
Where did you get this necklace?
From a girl.
She was dead.
We will leave at daybreak.
Have the men
in full fighting uniform.
Let these pagans quiver
in fear at our steely might.
There will be delays
in transporting the men.
Our ships will have problems
navigating the shallows.
Do you doubt the power
of our armor
-and our weapons?
-No, sir.
Do you question
our glorious king?
No.
I will be with you
on that beach tomorrow.
You read your precious books
and you think
you can just come and fight?
I don't think you have the
courage to be in this battle.
You'd be surprised
what I have the courage for.
Warriors of Mactan.
My brothers.
This enemy we face
entered our homes...
raped our women,
brought fear into the hearts
of our children.
They thought
we would crumble in fear
before their
metal-covered bodies
and their exploding fire sticks.
They call us cowards.
They think we are weak,
that our weapons are weak.
We gave the Spanish a chance.
We hissed and warned them,
and now they will feel
our venom in their veins.
Only their bodies are coming.
Not their arms
or legs or their bare necks.
And that's where you attack
with your poison arrows
and spears
and attack
with your.
Meet them in the water.
Bring the fight to them.
They call us fools,
but they are fools
to challenge us
because we don't run from fear.
We don't betray our people
and we don't run
from our enemies.
This is our land
and we will fight
because we are fast.
We are strong.
We are free.
They think we were
going to fall on our knees
and become their
slave property, but we are...
Mactans!
They think we fear
these naked savages.
One Spaniard is worth
200 of these...
animals!
I myself will kill 200.
And then I'll kill Lapu-Lapu.
No one else touches him.
He's mine.
Diles una vez mas.
Tell him, surrender, live.
Fight, die.
Si, Capitn.
I tried to stop this.
Whatever happens
is meant to happen.
He never showed up.
He told me
he'd meet me in Buaya,
but he was never there.
He lied to me.
I believed him, but he lied.
He wanted so much to go to you,
even if he would risk his life.
He couldn't imagine
living his life without you.
But I had to beg him not to go.
Because if the people thought--
If the people thought--
If the people thought that
I was killed by the Spanish,
they would--
Yes.
So what then?
die with them.
I need to see him.
Diwata!
My capitn says
you will all die here
on this beach today.
If you do not
surrender to Spain.
Surrender and survive!
Tell him we offer him the same.
Surrender or die in Mactan.
God or King Hispania!
It is finished.
The glory of Spain ends here
in Mactan.
Lapu-Lapu!
Come back!
You coward,
I'm not through with you!
Retreat! Back to the ships!
Leave the dead men there! Now!
Enough!
Enough!
Let them go back.
We can hear...
about what happened
to this.
No, don't! Please, no!
No! No! Please! No!
No! No, no, no.
Please! Please!
No, no, no, please.
Please, no! No!
Diwata.
Say your goodbyes.
No! Datu, please! No, no.
You belong...
- with your family.
- sobbing]
I-- I belong with Diwata.
I'm not like them!
We're bound to be together,
please!
Datu, please!
Walk him to the water's edge.
Watch him leave.
Let it end in your heart.
It will never end!
It's okay. It's okay.
Go now before it's too late.
We will never find peace.
Not in this lifetime.
Go now, please,
before my family--
Shh. Stop! Stop!
I can't live without you!
Enrique!
Go!
Go! Go, please, go!
Diwata! Diwata!
Stop!
It's okay.
I cou--
I couldn't let them take it.
I'm sorry I couldn't be
who you needed me to be.
No, no, please. Don't do this.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
For all eternity.
For all eternity.
No! No!
No!
The power of love
transcends time.
As true love will last forever,
the thunderbolt in the heart
will have the strength
to sustain that love
through tragedy and joy.
It gives you hope.
It gives you life.
It will last forever.