General Luna (2015) Movie Script
General?
My name is Joven Hernando, sir.
Joven.
The commander's son?
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
Not at all, General.
I am honored to be allowed
to interview you.
This is for what again?
We're planning to publish a newsletter.
Like what you did with...
La Independencia.
Yes, sir.
We have to continue what you started
It's only fitting that our first
article should be
about you, General.
You Might end up with a novel, son.
Sit down.
What do you think?
My brother Juan designed this uniform.
I paid for it myself.
Our Army has limited funds but...
we must show our enemies
that we have a professional army.
Who sent these?
These are the new uniforms
from General Luna, sir.
What new uniforms?
We already have uniforms!
General Luna came up with a single
design to unify the whole army.
Why do I have to follow
that bastard's order?
The uniforms have President Aguinaldo's
approval, sir.
It's good that our uniforms finally
have one design.
It's a momentous task bringing together
a scattered nation, Joven.
Word is that the
Cabinet is about to
make a decision regarding
the Americans?
It's easier for the
earth to meet the sky
than for two Filipinos
to agree on anything!
Than for two Filipinos
to agree on anything!
Mister President!
This arguing is taking us nowhere.
The Americans are gathering
strength as we speak.
Let us attack the now while
they are few in numbers.
Even if we suffer large casualties,
we can drive the away
and take control of Manila.
Intramuros will be ours!
We have control over provinces!
We have forty thousand troops!
There are only three
thousand Americans,
We can easily drive them away.
I have sent Arguelles and Buencamino
as our Peace Commissioners
to talk with General Otis.
They are toying with us.
My informants tell me they are
expecting 7,000
heavily armed troops.
General Luna is right!
We must act now!
America is also an enemy of Spain
and enemies of my enemy
my allies shall be.
The Americans fought Spaniards in Cuba.
Did they invade Cuba?
No!
They helped the Cubans
kick out the Spanish.
We have no reason to believe
they will not do the same here.
I say give peace between us a chance!
Well said, Senor Paterno.
This has to be a
concerned effort, Joven.
Everyone who came before us
gave their lives for Freedom.
If the Americans are targeting Spain,
why haven't they joined us
in our struggle?
Why are they stopping us from
storming Intramuros?
I agree with Senor Paterno.
Opt for peace.
You are blind.
Instead of sitting here all day,
we could be out among our people,
gathering arms,
digging trenches
and training them to fight.
Do not heed the sugar-coated
words of the Americans.
There is no room for naivete
in this Cabinet.
What about our businesses?
If we fight, the economy
will be in shambles.
How will we feed our families?
Business or freedom?
Country or family? Choose!
I know you.
You were with the Spanish
Civil government
and when things went bad for Spain,
you changed hats.
When things get
rough now, will you
start wearing stars and stripes?
Enough.
Everyone here has his interests!
We're only human.
How can anyone talk of business
when we are all slaves
in our own country?
I love my country as much as you do.
For now, America is our ally.
For now, America is our ally.
They gave me their
assurances in Hong Kong.
They are dying to have
a foothold in Asia
to compete with other nations
who want to colonize us.
Let us wait for the Treaty
of Paris to be completed...
Do we have any
delegates in Paris?
Any observers, at least?
Your like virgins believing
in the love of a whore!
Tell our countrymen
that Freedom cannot be won by
protecting their loved ones.
They have to pay the price.
What is the price?
Blood and sweat.
They have to jump into the abyss.
Mister President,
I apologize for my outburst.
Everyone's suspicions are well-founded.
I say it is best to be patient and wait
but it would also be
wise if General Luna
were to strengthen our military forces.
Gentlemen,
let us pray for the best
but prepare for the worst.
Gentlemen...
the Americans fired on our troops
in Sta. Mesa.
They have taken San Juan.
Paco, Pandacan and other towns.
And they're holding negotiations
with the Spaniards in Intramuros.
Buencamino! Arguelles!
Manila has fallen.
The city is in their hands.
General Luna...
It's up to you now.
This war is in your hands.
What do you want me to do?
Bite them?
Fight with patriots like these?
Lets go!
Buencamino, how did this happen?
What can we do?
We didn't talk to them sooner.
To fight for our country
in the greatest honor.
We should not hesitate.
Forward compatriots.
To conquer or die.
Concentrate your fire!
Do not waste bullets!
Fire!
Aim properly!
Don't waste your bullets.
No retreat!
Fire!
Fire!
General!
The left flank is in danger!
General!
Send a message to the Kawit Brigade.
Tell Captain Janolino
to reinforce the left flank.
The enemy must not break through.
Dont be afraid!
Fire together.
Don't despair, men!
General,
that would be easier if there were
more of us alive.
The Kawit troops are on their way.
That'll be the day.
Hey! Where are you going?
Get back here, you cowards!
Hey!
The women here
have bigger balls than you!
Get back here!
You?
Aren't you Buencamino's son?
Stand and fight!
Bullshit!
Son of a bitch!
Keep fighting!
Don't give up!
To the death!
Don't move.
Don't move.
General.
I'm sorry, I cannot... Be quiet.
Rusca!
Rusca!
Sir?
Get him to the rear.
Call the medic!
Medic!
Medic!
Hurry up!
Get him out of here.
Lieutenant,
for gallantry in the field of battle,
I hereby promote you to Colonel
of the Philippine Republic Army.
General...
Get him out of here.
Thank you, General.
Wait.
Put him down.
What's the news?
Colonel, Captain Janolino
refuses to obey.
General!
What's the word from Kawit?
The Kawit Brigade refuses to obey.
Capt. Janolino says
that he has no
direct orders from
the President.
Private!
Get my horse.
Rusca stay here.
Hold this line as long as possible!
Were counting on you, brother.
General!
Someone's coming.
Fall in!
Faster!
Look at this sorry bunch of idiots.
Where is Captain Janolino?
Your comrades are dying out there
and Your just playing cards!
Where's your captain?
Stand at attention when the general
is talking to you!
He's inside.
Roman.
General?
Disarm these cowards.
Strip them of their ranks
and tie them up!
Son of a bitch!
Good afternoon, Captain.
Enjoying your nap?
General...
You understand Spanish and Tagalog,
don't you?
Yes, sir.
Well, you piece of shit.
Why did you not obey my orders?
Do you know
how many men are dead and wounded
because of your stupidity?
I... I only take orders
from President Aguinaldo.
Are you not aware of
the First Article
of our rules and regulations?
No, sir.
No, sir.
Article One:
Any person who refuses
to follow orders
dictated by the General in chief
of the Philippine Army
will be immediately shot without trial.
That means you, brother.
You poor men of Kawit.
Your leader has his brain
in the wrong head.
And by the feel of it,
his brain is not that big.
Back to the field.
Keep em coming!
When you run out of bullets,
come over and I'll smash your
white balls together!
We can't be at them.
Shut up.
Hey! Don't raise your head.
Keep your...
Son of a bitch!
Come back here!
Damn it!
Get back there!
Faster!
Serves you right.
Don't despair, m en!
Stand fast and shoot!
Fire!
Fire!
General!
General!
Don't!
Cover the General!
Charge!
Forward men!
General!
Halt!
Fire!
Stop, General!
Why did you stop me?
Don't you see I'm...
Hey! You American monkeys!
Get down!
General, look!
For the Motherland.
Charge!
Charge!
They're retreating!
Long live the Philippines!
This is not a victory, Paco.
I know, General.
But look at them.
They're now a real army
and they need you.
He humiliated my Captain in front
of his men.
You said we should take orders
only from you, Mister President.
We can t afford to lose anyone.
Don't worry, Tomas.
They will all be reinstated.
Thank you, Mister President.
We have to do something about
that crazy Luna.
The Caviteanos honor is at stake.
These are my fellow Caviteanos.
They fought with me in Kawit.
I agree we need
discipline in our
ranks but the way
he carries it out.
The humiliation.
The factis Lunais still useful.
I cant figure him out.
What do we do with him?
Support him.
We still share the same goals.
Is there anything we can do?
But his arrogance.
Have you ever tried
to catch the wind?
They say that you area war monger.
Why not compromise?
Would it not be easier?
I detest war, Joven.
But compromise?
Can we simply ignore the enemy?
The Americans are not going
to stop soon.
Our forces will eventually run out.
That s why we have to prepare
our last stand.
The plan is sound, General.
These trenches were
planning to dig
north of Bagdad
river will hold up.
But the trenches from Caloocan
to Novaliches are more important.
While the Americans are busy fighting,
we will retreat North.
General.
Yes?
First, we Do not have enough men
to dig a trench line that long.
We need at least 2,000 volunteers
with shovel sand
pickaxes to start with.
Second, I do not
think the President
will agree to such
an ambitious plan
especially the trench line
from Caloocan to Novaliches.
Three days.
Sir?
Give me three days.
Major.
Captain.
The Americans know why we have
to fight for our liberty.
They fought ferociously for theirs.
Are we different from them?
So we don't have
the same right to Liberty?
That is what makes their aggression
toward us inexcusable.
Fall in!
Article One:
any person who refuses
to follow orders
dictated by the General in chief
of the Philippine Army
will be shot without trial.
Ready?
I'm sorry, General.
Are we going home?
We have three more camps to visit.
With all due respect, sir.
It's midnight.
Then ride fast, my brother.
General.
General.
Good morning, Paco.
You look like you came from battle.
Breakfast?
Yes. There's breakfast ready.
Not for me.
For them.
Two thousand?
Four.
Four?
Halt!
Captain.
Thank you for offering to help.
We had no choice.
He threatened to shoot us all
if we didn't come with him.
Some of the men
have begun calling him
General Article One.
General, we need to send men
and ammunition to Bataan.
I have three reserve platoons
in Bulacan.
They can ride tomorrow.
With all due respect, they need
to reach Bataan before Sunday.
My men cannot fly, Paco.
Take command of the camp, General.
What are you going to do?
I will get us a train.
General, do you know
how to speak English?
[Speaking in French]
There! Over there!
He says Your crazy.
My English is running out.
Arrest him already!
Damn it!
Quickly!
Damn your foreign tongue!
This tea would go better
with ensaymada.
General.
Is everything ready?
Ah... we have a problem.
The Americans?
No, sir.
Our officers.
They invited their families on
the train for sightseeing.
There is no room for
the troops to board.
Damn it!
You should try ensaymada with that.
Out of my way!
Out of my way!
Idiots!
We are not going sightseeing!
Out!
Out!
That was a big headache.
That's just Filipinos being Filipinos.
Family comes first.
And that's our biggest fault.
We risk our lives for our
families and neighbors
but for the idea of nationhood?
I can count with my
fingers the true
patriotic soldiers
I've met in my life.
I remember one skirmish in Malabon.
The fighting had stopped
around dinner time.
There wa san American
colonel who was
having dinner inside
an abandoned house.
Lets see who has balls
amongst our infantry.
Now,
I'm giving you a chance to prove
your worth to this army.
Who wants to harass the Americans?
They're all having dinner.
There is a colonel
inside a house
in the western side of town
who is a sitting duck
at this very moment.
Who wants to take a shot?
Do we have no patriots here?
Is there no one willing
to die for this nation?
Name?
Garcia, General.
Lieutenant Garcia
is a rare breed amongst men,
the kind who's willing to give
everything for his country.
Why doesn't he just shoot
the American?
It's enough for them to know
that we are not afraid of them.
Long live the Philippines!
Long live the Philippines!
Put Garcia in
the First Battalion Sharpshooters.
He's qualified.
Long live the General!
Long live the Philippines!
If only every Filipino was like him.
There are many like him.
Not enough, Joven.
Come in.
General,
it's time.
Joven, let's continue this tomorrow.
Thank you, General.
We had to arrest a few
drunken ruffians in town last night.
One of them was your brother.
Who?
Joaquin, sir.
Fighting over a woman, I bet.
Mark of a true Luna.
You know, Dr. Rizal
and I almost got
into a duel because of a woman.
Sol heard from Paco.
Is my brother in jail?
Yes, sir. He kept screaming
that he was your brother.
Leave him there.
Be careful, General.
This is going to be tough.
I know.
What took you so long?
I hope you were discreet.
I was.
Don't laugh.
I have more to lose.
Lama woman of marrying age.
And from a prominent family,
in love with an Indian.
You are not a poor man.
Your family is rich.
But I'm right
that you love me?
Bastard.
I'm thirsty.
Am I not enough
to satisfy your thirst?
My god. What happened?
Work.
Were you shot?
Why is it that after making love,
you start acting like my mother?
You got shot, didn't you?
Just a scratch.
You liar. This is not a scratch.
Now you sound like a nagging wife.
Antonio,
Your married to war.
I'm just a mistress.
Hey, it's cold.
Go to hell.
I'm in hell everyday
when I'm not with you.
Lying again.
You think
I enjoy fighting?
Yes, because you are a sadist.
War is not my wife,
it is the cross I bear.
Is this really our last night together?
Isabel.
We can't keep seeing each
other again like this,
correct?
Correct.
We Do not have time for things
we cannot sustain.
Our duties in this war
are more important
than our feelings for each other.
The next time we meet,
you are a soldier
and I...
a woman of the Red Cross.
Isabel.
General.
Mister President.
Mister President, the Schurman
Commission wants to meet with us
to discuss some terms.
Terms?
There are no terms!
What do you mean, no terms?
Wait.
Quiet! Let him speak!
They are offering some kind
of autonomy for the Republic.
To be a protectorate...
under America.
That would bet reason!
Treason!
According to our constitution,
sovereignty rests only
with the Filipino People.
You are a traitor
for proposing annexation.
I am not proposing it.
I am merely reporting it.
How can you trust him?
He worked for the Spanish government.
With people like these,
we don't need enemies.
America...
is the strongest nation in the world.
Think of the advantages
for trade and economy.
How long are we going to keep fighting?
Our casualties are mounting.
We are short on money,
arms and ammunition.
But not inspirit.
My men are committed.
Even Sr. Jose Rizal...
How can this Assembly consider
something this treasonous?
Are you calling me a traitor?
And a coward.
I remember I saw your son in battle.
He deserted his post while
his comrade slay dying.
There are no cowards in my family.
My son never joined you in battle
so you have no right to insult
my family, Antonio.
Was I insulting you?
I was merely stating the fact
that cowardice and treason
are in your blood.
You really are like your brother.
If Juan had been tried
in this country
for the murder of his wife,
he would've been hanged.
You are true to your name:
Luna...
Lunatic!
Enough!
Calm down.
Calm down!
That's enough!
By the authority granted to me
by the Philippine Republic,
I order the arrest of this traitor.
And you too.
Why me?
It is within his rights.
Captain, Major,
arrest Buencamino.
Colonel, Roman.
Assist me.
Lam not a traitor!
This is unconstitutional!
Just come with me
and shut up!
If we are to become
one nation, we
must go through a
radical change.
Brothers,
we have an enemy
bigger than the Americans:
Ourselves.
Fresh fruits and vegetables!
Sir.
Stop right there!
Me?
Don't move.
General, do you want
to buy a chicken?
I said don't move.
Do as he says, old man.
Sir, what have I done?
Just keep quiet.
I ll give you half price
for the chickens.
Tell him to shut up.
Okay. I'll give them for free...
That's what I'll do to traitors.
I will not hesitate.
No one is above the Law.
Not even the President.
General, people might hear you.
Let them hear!
Have mercy, sir.
Please Don't hurt me.
Please.
There, there.
I apologize.
For your troubles.
Thank you.
Have the chicken for dinner.
Thank you so much.
Thank you!
The true sons of liberty
will never allow themselves
to be tied up like dogs.
Those who place their petty self
interests above the country's...
who pledge allegiance
to their regions,
loyalty only to their tribes...
It is them who prove us
undeserving of self rule.
How many more troops have arrived?
About a thousand and a half,
from Pangasinan and Ilocos.
It. Manuel Quezon brought us
about four hundred men from Tayabas.
Everyone goes to you,
now that the Bonifacio brothers
are out of the way.
Procopio!
If there's nothing else,
I will go ahead.
Where are you going?
To Arayat.
There's a fiesta I have to attend.
Still thinking about Andres Bonifacio?
I'm just afraid
it might happen again.
Our defenses are up
for the three camps,
herein Bagdad,
Pulilan
and with General Del Pilars troops
in Quinga.
But we still need more troops.
Send a telegram to General Mascardo.
Tell him
to send more troops
to Quinga and here in Bagdad.
Sir,
General Mascardo is headed for Arayat.
What for?
He did not say.
But there's a fiesta today in Arayat.
General Mascardo,
a telegram from General Luna.
What does it say?
He s ordering you to return
to Bagdad immediately
with additional troops.
I just got here
and he wants me to leave?
He also said
there's no time for festivities.
Look at that Luna's arrogance.
You'd think he wasn't talking
to a fellow General.
Tell him I didn't
come for the fiesta.
II have to inspect our troops here.
I will go to Bagdad when I'm done.
While the Americans advance,
our troops will slowly retreat
to a fortress up North
in the Cordillera mountains.
By the time the Americans reach us,
our defenses would have been fortified.
If we cant surpass the enemy
in numbers and technology,
we will beat them with strategy.
We need to dig trenches
from Caloocan to Novaliches.
From Arayat, sir.
Were just waiting
for the President's approval.
This is going to be a big mess.
I hope he approves it.
He must.
General.
Kindly ask Mascardo
if he understands Tagalog.
Or do you understand
Spanish more?
Because your orders
were clear...
I understand Tagalog!
I will go to Bagdad when I'm done here!
Tell him he doesn't
have authority over
me because I'm the
commander of Pampanga.
The President gave him
authority over the troops...
but not over Generals like him.
Is that so?
Rusca!
Ride to Arayat
and tell to Mascardos face
that I will...
have you arrested for stubbornness.
Is that a threat?
General, Id just like
to remind you that
what's important is
you return to Bagdad
with reinforcements
before the Americans attack.
I was about to leave but that Lunas
arrogance is intolerable.
Who is he to give me orders?
If he wants a fight
I'm not backing down!
Roman,
send a telegram to every official
under Mascardo and tell them
they are to report to the main
headquarters in Pampanga tonight.
They are all under my command
so they cannot disobey.
Rusca,
inform President Aguinaldo that...
General Luna plans
to have General
Mascardo arrested
if this continues.
This is bad.
This is bad.
The Americans will think there's
confusion amongst our ranks.
Well it's true, is it not?
Damn it!
If that brute is looking for a fight,
I will give it to him.
Move!
Stop the music!
Soldiers!
Do not follow Lunas orders.
Arm yourselves!
What are you waiting for?
Get Captain Janolino.
Tell him to gather
the soldiers headed for Bagdad
and have them report to me.
Tell Luna that...
he would rather lie in a coffin
than obey orders from you.
He only listens to the President
or fellow Caviteanos.
Does that idiot think Cavite
is a different country?
He's gathered his troops and officers.
They're heading to Guagua.
What is he going to do in Guagua?
If you want to face him,
hell wait for you there.
How many men do we have now?
The Bernal brothers are here.
Captain.
Major.
Do not worry, General.
We are behind you.
There are some men
stationed at the bridge.
Captain Rusca hasn't returned yet.
Jose?
Stay here with a few lieutenants
to over see the bridge defenses.
Everyone else come with me to Guagua.
Send a telegram to Alejandrino.
I need the First Battalion
Sharpshooters in Guagua.
Yes, sir.
And let's bring a coffin.
There's trouble in Guagua.
General Mascardo has
armed his troops
and is waiting fo rGeneral Luna.
You need to send orders.
General Luna,
we apologize in behalf of
General Mascardo.
Women of the Red Cross.
I know.
General,
we don't want fighting
amongst fellow Filipinos.
She has a point, General.
I did not ask for this, Major.
Is a...
Miss... General.
Tell Mascardo I'm giving him one
more chance to
surrender peacefully.
It's all in his hands.
I understand, ladies,
but it's too late.
I will only surrender to the President,
not to someone like Luna.
What are you really fighting over?
Isabel.
To hell with you two, Tomas.
You reacting like children.
General.
Paco.
What is it, sir?
Send a telegram to Bagdad.
Find out their situation.
Do you have orders?
Just find out how they are.
The Americans are here!
Americans.
The Americans are here!
Go ahead,
shoot me.
I'm here.
Shoot me!
Now!
General Tomas Mascardo,
I'm hereto arrest you
in the name of the Philippine Republic.
Show yourself.
Good evening, General.
Good evening to you too.
I trust that you
will surrender peacefully?
I told you
I would rather lie in a coffin.
You are insane, Luna.
I'm only heeding your request.
You are surrounded by my troops.
How many men do you have?
Fifteen?
Twenty?
Tomas,
I only need to shoot you
and Your standing
right in front of me.
Easy.
Think about this.
You all know what to do.
We out number them
First Battalion Sharp shooters
at your command.
So?
You son of a bitch.
Wait!
Wait.
General Mascardo,
under orders from
President Emilio Aguinaldo
Thank you, Tomas.
Justin time, Rusca.
General,
I ran into Paco.
There's terrible news.
The Americans have attacked
Bagdad and Quinga.
Both camps are in grave danger.
Joven!
Ove rhere.
God dammit, where are
there enforcements?
Don't!
Joven!
Joven!
Where are you going?
Stay put!
Forward!
Guard the entrance!
Where are the rest?
They went to Quinga to
help General Del Pilar.
Joven.
General.
Can you move?
Medic! Over here!
General!
General, we're ready.
The Americans have taken Quinga.
General Del Pilar has retreated
with his men to San Fernando.
Is this our fate?
We fight with our enemies.
We fight with our allies.
I'm tired.
Luna has not been able
to stop the enemy's advance.
We should ask for a cease fire
so we can talk with the Americans.
Granted we are at a disadvantage.
But how much is America
willing to sacrifice?
Do you know how much it costs them
to wage this war?
General Luna is outside.
Give us a minute.
Gentlemen.
Bring your glasses.
Twenty four hours jail time
is too short, I see.
That's why I surrendered.
Brandy?
Mister President,
I would like to resign
as Head of the Armed Forces.
Why?
It's impossible to do my job
under these circumstances.
Especially when I just heard
that the traitors Paterno and
Buencamino have been set free.
They are respected citizens.
They have contributed
resources to our cause
They promoted annexation
under the enemy s flag
while our soldiers and I
are out there fighting
the very same enemy.
I will not accept such treason
while I'm alive.
General Luna,
you maybe a military genius
but you Do not understand politics.
If setting traitors free
is how you define politics,
then I want no part of it.
I am sorry
but I cannot accept your resignation.
But I cannot
You are the only one
who can lead our Army.
Our Motherland needs you.
Then allow me to lead.
Allow me to in still discipline!
And please approve
my plan to erect
a fortress up North.
That is the only way
of defeating the Americans.
What can you tell me about
General Luna,
aside from what we've already seen?
Aside from what we've already seen?
We have something to confess.
We believe he has a hidden agenda.
This happened recently.
General Luna lost his temper
in front of everyone at the plaza.
What's new about that?
He said
he wont hesitate to shoot all traitors,
even if it was you, Mister President.
And there are rumors that...
he might be thinking
of installing himself
as supreme Military
Dictator to replace you.
Where did you hear this?
I myself witnessed
his outburst at the plaza.
We heard from other officers
about his plans.
Those are just rumors.
You know Luna,
full of hot air.
He does not hide his feelings.
It may be hot air to us
but Luna means what he says.
And we all know
he can be blinded by anger
like a raging bull.
Luna is my most capable general.
We still have Goyong.
And Ricarte.
I'm here too.
Let's not forget
that he abandoned his post in Bagdad,
resulting in great losses.
Our country would be
in a sad state indeed
if only one man is capable
of leading the military.
Luna does more harm than good.
He must be replaced.
If only we could...
Thank you, gentlemen.
I need time to think.
God dammit!
Who the hell is knocking?
I've been knocking forever.
Mother?
What brings you here?
My little Antonio.
Let me see.
You'll live.
I heard you had him arrested...
Mascardo?
Yes, after No.
Quinito, your brother.
Was it over a woman?
Yes.
Was he drunk?
Has he been set free?
He was in jail for only two nights.
Good.
No one is above the law.
Yes, mother.
You look haggard
and thin.
Do you still get to sleep?
We're in the middle of a war.
I know that.
We gave you a good education.
But you still chose to be
in the middle of this mess.
It's my destiny, Mother.
I sit?
Sit down.
Close your eyes.
Close them.
Do you remember Christmas in Binondo?
Your sister.
Numeriana.
The gifts by the Nativity.
The music.
Manuel's violin.
All the delicious food.
Jose and Joaquin.
Who could never wait
to touch the food.
My beloved father,
always smiling
holding his cigar.
And...
Juan.
If only I could be
with all of them again.
We would dance the night away.
Do you remember those times?
Yes.
And we allowed you and Juan
to study in Europe.
Where our minds were awakened
about the state of the country.
It all began with a dream to win
our rights under Spain,
until we woke up to the truth...
due to their ceaseless
condescension of our race
that we are no different from them.
But those dreams were shattered
when they killed Dr. Jose Rizal.
I grow sad whenever I think of him,
and his sacrifice.
My idolized country,
sorrow of my sorrows,
My idolized country,
sorrow of my sorrows,
Beloved Filipinas,
hear my last goodbye.
There I leave you all,
my parents,
my loves.
Goodbye, dear parents, brother and
sisters, fragments of my soul,
Childhood friends in the home now lost,
Give thanks that I rest
from this wear I someday;
Goodbye, sweet foreigner,
my friend, my joy;
Farewell, loved ones,
to die... to die... is to rest.
The biggest sacrifice of all.
But that is not the only way
of showing your love for the country.
Your brother Juan knows that.
But Juan also knows the Filipino mind.
Were all divided and blind
to the concept of nationhood.
He knows we will not wake up
until someone
sacrifices himself for the country.
In our travels in Europe,
the only thing that became clear
was what we all lacked.
I know what Your saying, son.
These are the fruits
of your love for us, mother.
Juan and I.
Our convictions.
You and Juan we're always the closest.
And in some ways,
we share the same destiny.
Destiny, Antoanio?
Is this destiny or choice?
You've become a skilled doctor.
There's a peaceful
life within your reach
but you choose to wage war.
Some politicians and businessmen
don t like the way you
are running things.
They say you are too arrogant
and strict.
They say you are mad with power.
Don't mind the rumors.
II have a job to do and sometimes
II have to step on some toes
to get it done.
I heard from Quinito.
It's possible that the President
himself is against you.
Aguinaldo is not stupid.
We respect each other.
We are both Masons.
Like Andres Bonifacio?
Here.
Wear this.
Your father and brother
Manuel are dead.
I don't want anything to happen
to you and your brother Juan
because of this war.
People who feel are not slaves.
The beautiful days of Roses
have come to an end.
The white nights of our thorny
patriotic apostate begins.
Our native land,
the blue skies,
green fields, a land
of art and feeling.
Has everyone left?
Yes, sir.
Only the Kawit Brigade will remain.
Soon,
for love of our
Motherland, Dismissed!
As if by some hidden code,
we are snatched by a secret hand
and tossed about like leaves
in a tempestuous wind.
I'm asking for assurance
of your loyalty,
can I rely on you?
Yes, Mr. President!
Soon... Dismissed!
We will be whirlwinds of dust.
I can't remember
when I wrote that poem.
I have a question.
Do you of ten think that your life
is in danger?
Because of the war?
Because of your principles.
Everyday.
Bring your troops here,
on the other side of the river.
General, bring your army here.
Come in.
From President Aguinaldo.
Gentlemen, I have great news!
President Aguinaldo
is establishing a new cabinet
and has asked me
to go to Cabanatuan to lead.
Finally, things are moving forward.
Congratulations!
Lieutenant Manuel Quezon.
It's been a while.
Mr.President.
Did you receive my orders?
Yes, sir.
My men and I are to proceed
to San Isidro.
My men and I are to proceed
to San Isidro.
Your guards are staying behind?
My dearest Mother...
Sir.
We're ready.
Sir.
Colonel,
don't you get tired of fighting
and all that spilled blood?
No blood is wasted
for the true patriot.
To endure hardship is not to suffer.
It's like receiving a blessing,
like love.
Do you think we'll win?
I cant assure that.
But if we do win,
it is a baptism of fire,
like a cataclysmic whirlwind.
I see you have a poetic streak
like the General.
He's contagious.
General!
General!
Yes.
They cannot cross.
It looks like fate
is trying to stop us.
Or maybe those wagons
are from Kawit.
Roman, Rusca,
We are going ahead.
Manuel,
catch up with us in Cabanatuan.
Yes, sir.
Take care of the kid.
What s wrong, brother?
They should've waited for us.
Where's everybody?
They're probably having lunch.
It doesn't matter,
were already here.
You take a rest.
Wait for me here.
Good luck, General.
You, soldier.
Why is your uniform so dirty?
Why did you not salute me?
What are your names?
Are you fucking deaf?
What kind of soldiers are you?
I see his spirits are up.
When I come down,
you better have your hair cut
or else,
I will shoot you!
Mr. President.
I've...
Shit.
What are you doing here?
I should ask you that.
The President sent me a telegram.
Where is he?
He left at dawn.
He left?
Then why did he ask me
to come here?
What kind of government is this?
Maybe he forgot.
Impossible.
And why are you sitting
at the President s desk?
Shouldn't you be
shining American boots?
What damned arrogance.
You think Your the only patriot?
In this room, yes.
I love my country.
But not enough
to fight or die for her!
If you were half a man,
I would challenge you to a duel.
Just try me.
I've had enough of those sissies.
We're not finished.
Who fired that shot?
Dammit!
Who?
Aren't you supposed to be in jail?
Why did they set you free?
Wait! Don't form a circle!
What's going on?
Cowards!
Traitors!
Murderers!
Traitor!
Wait!
I surrender!
Use your machetes.
He's done for.
Cowards...
Assassins...
He faced them alone.
I couldn't do anything to help.
I will never understand
why Filipinos kill Filipinos.
In killing the General,
they killed all hope for freedom.
Well? Is he still moving?
The General was right.
We are our own worst enemy.
We killed him.
I swear before God
and in the names
of my father and sons,
that I had nothing to do
with this incident.
I had nothing to do
with Antonio Lunasdeath.
I had nothing to do
with Antonio Lunas death.
It was all his fault.
He assaulted the Kawit Brigade.
Luna abused his power
and was terribly ambitious,
even plotting to take over
the highest position in the land.
Son of a bitch, I found it first!
That's mine!
Luna's accusations
against me were all lies.
I love my country.
Look at the records
of my public service.
I'm a de great sacrifices
for this country!
Luna and I clashed on many issues
but I did not kill him.
I said that's mine!
But I found it.
Give that tome.
Luna's death
is a form of historical cleansing.
Wait. We're not done with him.
Antonio Luna was cruel,
abusive
and arrogant!
I did not want him to die
but I admit...
I believe
that he deserved his fate.
Hold on.
Move them over here.
It was Luna
who sent me a telegram
saying that he was coming
to see me in Cabanatuan.
But I was not there at that time.
When the crime happened,
I was in Bulacan and Pampanga,
inspecting General Del Pilar's troops
checking ammunition.
Lunas death was a heavy blow.
He was the only one capable
of leading us to Independence.
He was my most brilliant general.
Why would I want him killed?
No.
There was no conspiracy.
No threats.
Luna was my best general.
I lost the war.
We all lost.
The Filipino nation seeks
its independence
and I will sustain the cause
of my country until the very end.
It is always better to fall
on the field of battle
than to accept any foreign rule.
If Progress is just a dream,
Let us dream on until death.
Soon, for love of our Motherland
as if by some hidden code
we are snatched by a secret Hand,
like leaves from trees
scattered by a tempestuous wind.
Soon,
We will be whirlwinds of dust.
General,
these are what's left of Lunas men.
What do you want to do with them?
Get sixty.
My heart dwells in you
My life's beginning and end.
I will hope to the fullest
And dream until the end.
I will not seek conflict
But if need be I will
give my life to you
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.
Victory or death.
I will face the darkness
of uncertainty.
This is the life I chose:
To love you wholly and truly.
I will not seek conflict
But if need be I will
give my life to you
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.
To the end, I will
be by your side
To the end,
Your name will resound on my lips.
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.
My name is Joven Hernando, sir.
Joven.
The commander's son?
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
Not at all, General.
I am honored to be allowed
to interview you.
This is for what again?
We're planning to publish a newsletter.
Like what you did with...
La Independencia.
Yes, sir.
We have to continue what you started
It's only fitting that our first
article should be
about you, General.
You Might end up with a novel, son.
Sit down.
What do you think?
My brother Juan designed this uniform.
I paid for it myself.
Our Army has limited funds but...
we must show our enemies
that we have a professional army.
Who sent these?
These are the new uniforms
from General Luna, sir.
What new uniforms?
We already have uniforms!
General Luna came up with a single
design to unify the whole army.
Why do I have to follow
that bastard's order?
The uniforms have President Aguinaldo's
approval, sir.
It's good that our uniforms finally
have one design.
It's a momentous task bringing together
a scattered nation, Joven.
Word is that the
Cabinet is about to
make a decision regarding
the Americans?
It's easier for the
earth to meet the sky
than for two Filipinos
to agree on anything!
Than for two Filipinos
to agree on anything!
Mister President!
This arguing is taking us nowhere.
The Americans are gathering
strength as we speak.
Let us attack the now while
they are few in numbers.
Even if we suffer large casualties,
we can drive the away
and take control of Manila.
Intramuros will be ours!
We have control over provinces!
We have forty thousand troops!
There are only three
thousand Americans,
We can easily drive them away.
I have sent Arguelles and Buencamino
as our Peace Commissioners
to talk with General Otis.
They are toying with us.
My informants tell me they are
expecting 7,000
heavily armed troops.
General Luna is right!
We must act now!
America is also an enemy of Spain
and enemies of my enemy
my allies shall be.
The Americans fought Spaniards in Cuba.
Did they invade Cuba?
No!
They helped the Cubans
kick out the Spanish.
We have no reason to believe
they will not do the same here.
I say give peace between us a chance!
Well said, Senor Paterno.
This has to be a
concerned effort, Joven.
Everyone who came before us
gave their lives for Freedom.
If the Americans are targeting Spain,
why haven't they joined us
in our struggle?
Why are they stopping us from
storming Intramuros?
I agree with Senor Paterno.
Opt for peace.
You are blind.
Instead of sitting here all day,
we could be out among our people,
gathering arms,
digging trenches
and training them to fight.
Do not heed the sugar-coated
words of the Americans.
There is no room for naivete
in this Cabinet.
What about our businesses?
If we fight, the economy
will be in shambles.
How will we feed our families?
Business or freedom?
Country or family? Choose!
I know you.
You were with the Spanish
Civil government
and when things went bad for Spain,
you changed hats.
When things get
rough now, will you
start wearing stars and stripes?
Enough.
Everyone here has his interests!
We're only human.
How can anyone talk of business
when we are all slaves
in our own country?
I love my country as much as you do.
For now, America is our ally.
For now, America is our ally.
They gave me their
assurances in Hong Kong.
They are dying to have
a foothold in Asia
to compete with other nations
who want to colonize us.
Let us wait for the Treaty
of Paris to be completed...
Do we have any
delegates in Paris?
Any observers, at least?
Your like virgins believing
in the love of a whore!
Tell our countrymen
that Freedom cannot be won by
protecting their loved ones.
They have to pay the price.
What is the price?
Blood and sweat.
They have to jump into the abyss.
Mister President,
I apologize for my outburst.
Everyone's suspicions are well-founded.
I say it is best to be patient and wait
but it would also be
wise if General Luna
were to strengthen our military forces.
Gentlemen,
let us pray for the best
but prepare for the worst.
Gentlemen...
the Americans fired on our troops
in Sta. Mesa.
They have taken San Juan.
Paco, Pandacan and other towns.
And they're holding negotiations
with the Spaniards in Intramuros.
Buencamino! Arguelles!
Manila has fallen.
The city is in their hands.
General Luna...
It's up to you now.
This war is in your hands.
What do you want me to do?
Bite them?
Fight with patriots like these?
Lets go!
Buencamino, how did this happen?
What can we do?
We didn't talk to them sooner.
To fight for our country
in the greatest honor.
We should not hesitate.
Forward compatriots.
To conquer or die.
Concentrate your fire!
Do not waste bullets!
Fire!
Aim properly!
Don't waste your bullets.
No retreat!
Fire!
Fire!
General!
The left flank is in danger!
General!
Send a message to the Kawit Brigade.
Tell Captain Janolino
to reinforce the left flank.
The enemy must not break through.
Dont be afraid!
Fire together.
Don't despair, men!
General,
that would be easier if there were
more of us alive.
The Kawit troops are on their way.
That'll be the day.
Hey! Where are you going?
Get back here, you cowards!
Hey!
The women here
have bigger balls than you!
Get back here!
You?
Aren't you Buencamino's son?
Stand and fight!
Bullshit!
Son of a bitch!
Keep fighting!
Don't give up!
To the death!
Don't move.
Don't move.
General.
I'm sorry, I cannot... Be quiet.
Rusca!
Rusca!
Sir?
Get him to the rear.
Call the medic!
Medic!
Medic!
Hurry up!
Get him out of here.
Lieutenant,
for gallantry in the field of battle,
I hereby promote you to Colonel
of the Philippine Republic Army.
General...
Get him out of here.
Thank you, General.
Wait.
Put him down.
What's the news?
Colonel, Captain Janolino
refuses to obey.
General!
What's the word from Kawit?
The Kawit Brigade refuses to obey.
Capt. Janolino says
that he has no
direct orders from
the President.
Private!
Get my horse.
Rusca stay here.
Hold this line as long as possible!
Were counting on you, brother.
General!
Someone's coming.
Fall in!
Faster!
Look at this sorry bunch of idiots.
Where is Captain Janolino?
Your comrades are dying out there
and Your just playing cards!
Where's your captain?
Stand at attention when the general
is talking to you!
He's inside.
Roman.
General?
Disarm these cowards.
Strip them of their ranks
and tie them up!
Son of a bitch!
Good afternoon, Captain.
Enjoying your nap?
General...
You understand Spanish and Tagalog,
don't you?
Yes, sir.
Well, you piece of shit.
Why did you not obey my orders?
Do you know
how many men are dead and wounded
because of your stupidity?
I... I only take orders
from President Aguinaldo.
Are you not aware of
the First Article
of our rules and regulations?
No, sir.
No, sir.
Article One:
Any person who refuses
to follow orders
dictated by the General in chief
of the Philippine Army
will be immediately shot without trial.
That means you, brother.
You poor men of Kawit.
Your leader has his brain
in the wrong head.
And by the feel of it,
his brain is not that big.
Back to the field.
Keep em coming!
When you run out of bullets,
come over and I'll smash your
white balls together!
We can't be at them.
Shut up.
Hey! Don't raise your head.
Keep your...
Son of a bitch!
Come back here!
Damn it!
Get back there!
Faster!
Serves you right.
Don't despair, m en!
Stand fast and shoot!
Fire!
Fire!
General!
General!
Don't!
Cover the General!
Charge!
Forward men!
General!
Halt!
Fire!
Stop, General!
Why did you stop me?
Don't you see I'm...
Hey! You American monkeys!
Get down!
General, look!
For the Motherland.
Charge!
Charge!
They're retreating!
Long live the Philippines!
This is not a victory, Paco.
I know, General.
But look at them.
They're now a real army
and they need you.
He humiliated my Captain in front
of his men.
You said we should take orders
only from you, Mister President.
We can t afford to lose anyone.
Don't worry, Tomas.
They will all be reinstated.
Thank you, Mister President.
We have to do something about
that crazy Luna.
The Caviteanos honor is at stake.
These are my fellow Caviteanos.
They fought with me in Kawit.
I agree we need
discipline in our
ranks but the way
he carries it out.
The humiliation.
The factis Lunais still useful.
I cant figure him out.
What do we do with him?
Support him.
We still share the same goals.
Is there anything we can do?
But his arrogance.
Have you ever tried
to catch the wind?
They say that you area war monger.
Why not compromise?
Would it not be easier?
I detest war, Joven.
But compromise?
Can we simply ignore the enemy?
The Americans are not going
to stop soon.
Our forces will eventually run out.
That s why we have to prepare
our last stand.
The plan is sound, General.
These trenches were
planning to dig
north of Bagdad
river will hold up.
But the trenches from Caloocan
to Novaliches are more important.
While the Americans are busy fighting,
we will retreat North.
General.
Yes?
First, we Do not have enough men
to dig a trench line that long.
We need at least 2,000 volunteers
with shovel sand
pickaxes to start with.
Second, I do not
think the President
will agree to such
an ambitious plan
especially the trench line
from Caloocan to Novaliches.
Three days.
Sir?
Give me three days.
Major.
Captain.
The Americans know why we have
to fight for our liberty.
They fought ferociously for theirs.
Are we different from them?
So we don't have
the same right to Liberty?
That is what makes their aggression
toward us inexcusable.
Fall in!
Article One:
any person who refuses
to follow orders
dictated by the General in chief
of the Philippine Army
will be shot without trial.
Ready?
I'm sorry, General.
Are we going home?
We have three more camps to visit.
With all due respect, sir.
It's midnight.
Then ride fast, my brother.
General.
General.
Good morning, Paco.
You look like you came from battle.
Breakfast?
Yes. There's breakfast ready.
Not for me.
For them.
Two thousand?
Four.
Four?
Halt!
Captain.
Thank you for offering to help.
We had no choice.
He threatened to shoot us all
if we didn't come with him.
Some of the men
have begun calling him
General Article One.
General, we need to send men
and ammunition to Bataan.
I have three reserve platoons
in Bulacan.
They can ride tomorrow.
With all due respect, they need
to reach Bataan before Sunday.
My men cannot fly, Paco.
Take command of the camp, General.
What are you going to do?
I will get us a train.
General, do you know
how to speak English?
[Speaking in French]
There! Over there!
He says Your crazy.
My English is running out.
Arrest him already!
Damn it!
Quickly!
Damn your foreign tongue!
This tea would go better
with ensaymada.
General.
Is everything ready?
Ah... we have a problem.
The Americans?
No, sir.
Our officers.
They invited their families on
the train for sightseeing.
There is no room for
the troops to board.
Damn it!
You should try ensaymada with that.
Out of my way!
Out of my way!
Idiots!
We are not going sightseeing!
Out!
Out!
That was a big headache.
That's just Filipinos being Filipinos.
Family comes first.
And that's our biggest fault.
We risk our lives for our
families and neighbors
but for the idea of nationhood?
I can count with my
fingers the true
patriotic soldiers
I've met in my life.
I remember one skirmish in Malabon.
The fighting had stopped
around dinner time.
There wa san American
colonel who was
having dinner inside
an abandoned house.
Lets see who has balls
amongst our infantry.
Now,
I'm giving you a chance to prove
your worth to this army.
Who wants to harass the Americans?
They're all having dinner.
There is a colonel
inside a house
in the western side of town
who is a sitting duck
at this very moment.
Who wants to take a shot?
Do we have no patriots here?
Is there no one willing
to die for this nation?
Name?
Garcia, General.
Lieutenant Garcia
is a rare breed amongst men,
the kind who's willing to give
everything for his country.
Why doesn't he just shoot
the American?
It's enough for them to know
that we are not afraid of them.
Long live the Philippines!
Long live the Philippines!
Put Garcia in
the First Battalion Sharpshooters.
He's qualified.
Long live the General!
Long live the Philippines!
If only every Filipino was like him.
There are many like him.
Not enough, Joven.
Come in.
General,
it's time.
Joven, let's continue this tomorrow.
Thank you, General.
We had to arrest a few
drunken ruffians in town last night.
One of them was your brother.
Who?
Joaquin, sir.
Fighting over a woman, I bet.
Mark of a true Luna.
You know, Dr. Rizal
and I almost got
into a duel because of a woman.
Sol heard from Paco.
Is my brother in jail?
Yes, sir. He kept screaming
that he was your brother.
Leave him there.
Be careful, General.
This is going to be tough.
I know.
What took you so long?
I hope you were discreet.
I was.
Don't laugh.
I have more to lose.
Lama woman of marrying age.
And from a prominent family,
in love with an Indian.
You are not a poor man.
Your family is rich.
But I'm right
that you love me?
Bastard.
I'm thirsty.
Am I not enough
to satisfy your thirst?
My god. What happened?
Work.
Were you shot?
Why is it that after making love,
you start acting like my mother?
You got shot, didn't you?
Just a scratch.
You liar. This is not a scratch.
Now you sound like a nagging wife.
Antonio,
Your married to war.
I'm just a mistress.
Hey, it's cold.
Go to hell.
I'm in hell everyday
when I'm not with you.
Lying again.
You think
I enjoy fighting?
Yes, because you are a sadist.
War is not my wife,
it is the cross I bear.
Is this really our last night together?
Isabel.
We can't keep seeing each
other again like this,
correct?
Correct.
We Do not have time for things
we cannot sustain.
Our duties in this war
are more important
than our feelings for each other.
The next time we meet,
you are a soldier
and I...
a woman of the Red Cross.
Isabel.
General.
Mister President.
Mister President, the Schurman
Commission wants to meet with us
to discuss some terms.
Terms?
There are no terms!
What do you mean, no terms?
Wait.
Quiet! Let him speak!
They are offering some kind
of autonomy for the Republic.
To be a protectorate...
under America.
That would bet reason!
Treason!
According to our constitution,
sovereignty rests only
with the Filipino People.
You are a traitor
for proposing annexation.
I am not proposing it.
I am merely reporting it.
How can you trust him?
He worked for the Spanish government.
With people like these,
we don't need enemies.
America...
is the strongest nation in the world.
Think of the advantages
for trade and economy.
How long are we going to keep fighting?
Our casualties are mounting.
We are short on money,
arms and ammunition.
But not inspirit.
My men are committed.
Even Sr. Jose Rizal...
How can this Assembly consider
something this treasonous?
Are you calling me a traitor?
And a coward.
I remember I saw your son in battle.
He deserted his post while
his comrade slay dying.
There are no cowards in my family.
My son never joined you in battle
so you have no right to insult
my family, Antonio.
Was I insulting you?
I was merely stating the fact
that cowardice and treason
are in your blood.
You really are like your brother.
If Juan had been tried
in this country
for the murder of his wife,
he would've been hanged.
You are true to your name:
Luna...
Lunatic!
Enough!
Calm down.
Calm down!
That's enough!
By the authority granted to me
by the Philippine Republic,
I order the arrest of this traitor.
And you too.
Why me?
It is within his rights.
Captain, Major,
arrest Buencamino.
Colonel, Roman.
Assist me.
Lam not a traitor!
This is unconstitutional!
Just come with me
and shut up!
If we are to become
one nation, we
must go through a
radical change.
Brothers,
we have an enemy
bigger than the Americans:
Ourselves.
Fresh fruits and vegetables!
Sir.
Stop right there!
Me?
Don't move.
General, do you want
to buy a chicken?
I said don't move.
Do as he says, old man.
Sir, what have I done?
Just keep quiet.
I ll give you half price
for the chickens.
Tell him to shut up.
Okay. I'll give them for free...
That's what I'll do to traitors.
I will not hesitate.
No one is above the Law.
Not even the President.
General, people might hear you.
Let them hear!
Have mercy, sir.
Please Don't hurt me.
Please.
There, there.
I apologize.
For your troubles.
Thank you.
Have the chicken for dinner.
Thank you so much.
Thank you!
The true sons of liberty
will never allow themselves
to be tied up like dogs.
Those who place their petty self
interests above the country's...
who pledge allegiance
to their regions,
loyalty only to their tribes...
It is them who prove us
undeserving of self rule.
How many more troops have arrived?
About a thousand and a half,
from Pangasinan and Ilocos.
It. Manuel Quezon brought us
about four hundred men from Tayabas.
Everyone goes to you,
now that the Bonifacio brothers
are out of the way.
Procopio!
If there's nothing else,
I will go ahead.
Where are you going?
To Arayat.
There's a fiesta I have to attend.
Still thinking about Andres Bonifacio?
I'm just afraid
it might happen again.
Our defenses are up
for the three camps,
herein Bagdad,
Pulilan
and with General Del Pilars troops
in Quinga.
But we still need more troops.
Send a telegram to General Mascardo.
Tell him
to send more troops
to Quinga and here in Bagdad.
Sir,
General Mascardo is headed for Arayat.
What for?
He did not say.
But there's a fiesta today in Arayat.
General Mascardo,
a telegram from General Luna.
What does it say?
He s ordering you to return
to Bagdad immediately
with additional troops.
I just got here
and he wants me to leave?
He also said
there's no time for festivities.
Look at that Luna's arrogance.
You'd think he wasn't talking
to a fellow General.
Tell him I didn't
come for the fiesta.
II have to inspect our troops here.
I will go to Bagdad when I'm done.
While the Americans advance,
our troops will slowly retreat
to a fortress up North
in the Cordillera mountains.
By the time the Americans reach us,
our defenses would have been fortified.
If we cant surpass the enemy
in numbers and technology,
we will beat them with strategy.
We need to dig trenches
from Caloocan to Novaliches.
From Arayat, sir.
Were just waiting
for the President's approval.
This is going to be a big mess.
I hope he approves it.
He must.
General.
Kindly ask Mascardo
if he understands Tagalog.
Or do you understand
Spanish more?
Because your orders
were clear...
I understand Tagalog!
I will go to Bagdad when I'm done here!
Tell him he doesn't
have authority over
me because I'm the
commander of Pampanga.
The President gave him
authority over the troops...
but not over Generals like him.
Is that so?
Rusca!
Ride to Arayat
and tell to Mascardos face
that I will...
have you arrested for stubbornness.
Is that a threat?
General, Id just like
to remind you that
what's important is
you return to Bagdad
with reinforcements
before the Americans attack.
I was about to leave but that Lunas
arrogance is intolerable.
Who is he to give me orders?
If he wants a fight
I'm not backing down!
Roman,
send a telegram to every official
under Mascardo and tell them
they are to report to the main
headquarters in Pampanga tonight.
They are all under my command
so they cannot disobey.
Rusca,
inform President Aguinaldo that...
General Luna plans
to have General
Mascardo arrested
if this continues.
This is bad.
This is bad.
The Americans will think there's
confusion amongst our ranks.
Well it's true, is it not?
Damn it!
If that brute is looking for a fight,
I will give it to him.
Move!
Stop the music!
Soldiers!
Do not follow Lunas orders.
Arm yourselves!
What are you waiting for?
Get Captain Janolino.
Tell him to gather
the soldiers headed for Bagdad
and have them report to me.
Tell Luna that...
he would rather lie in a coffin
than obey orders from you.
He only listens to the President
or fellow Caviteanos.
Does that idiot think Cavite
is a different country?
He's gathered his troops and officers.
They're heading to Guagua.
What is he going to do in Guagua?
If you want to face him,
hell wait for you there.
How many men do we have now?
The Bernal brothers are here.
Captain.
Major.
Do not worry, General.
We are behind you.
There are some men
stationed at the bridge.
Captain Rusca hasn't returned yet.
Jose?
Stay here with a few lieutenants
to over see the bridge defenses.
Everyone else come with me to Guagua.
Send a telegram to Alejandrino.
I need the First Battalion
Sharpshooters in Guagua.
Yes, sir.
And let's bring a coffin.
There's trouble in Guagua.
General Mascardo has
armed his troops
and is waiting fo rGeneral Luna.
You need to send orders.
General Luna,
we apologize in behalf of
General Mascardo.
Women of the Red Cross.
I know.
General,
we don't want fighting
amongst fellow Filipinos.
She has a point, General.
I did not ask for this, Major.
Is a...
Miss... General.
Tell Mascardo I'm giving him one
more chance to
surrender peacefully.
It's all in his hands.
I understand, ladies,
but it's too late.
I will only surrender to the President,
not to someone like Luna.
What are you really fighting over?
Isabel.
To hell with you two, Tomas.
You reacting like children.
General.
Paco.
What is it, sir?
Send a telegram to Bagdad.
Find out their situation.
Do you have orders?
Just find out how they are.
The Americans are here!
Americans.
The Americans are here!
Go ahead,
shoot me.
I'm here.
Shoot me!
Now!
General Tomas Mascardo,
I'm hereto arrest you
in the name of the Philippine Republic.
Show yourself.
Good evening, General.
Good evening to you too.
I trust that you
will surrender peacefully?
I told you
I would rather lie in a coffin.
You are insane, Luna.
I'm only heeding your request.
You are surrounded by my troops.
How many men do you have?
Fifteen?
Twenty?
Tomas,
I only need to shoot you
and Your standing
right in front of me.
Easy.
Think about this.
You all know what to do.
We out number them
First Battalion Sharp shooters
at your command.
So?
You son of a bitch.
Wait!
Wait.
General Mascardo,
under orders from
President Emilio Aguinaldo
Thank you, Tomas.
Justin time, Rusca.
General,
I ran into Paco.
There's terrible news.
The Americans have attacked
Bagdad and Quinga.
Both camps are in grave danger.
Joven!
Ove rhere.
God dammit, where are
there enforcements?
Don't!
Joven!
Joven!
Where are you going?
Stay put!
Forward!
Guard the entrance!
Where are the rest?
They went to Quinga to
help General Del Pilar.
Joven.
General.
Can you move?
Medic! Over here!
General!
General, we're ready.
The Americans have taken Quinga.
General Del Pilar has retreated
with his men to San Fernando.
Is this our fate?
We fight with our enemies.
We fight with our allies.
I'm tired.
Luna has not been able
to stop the enemy's advance.
We should ask for a cease fire
so we can talk with the Americans.
Granted we are at a disadvantage.
But how much is America
willing to sacrifice?
Do you know how much it costs them
to wage this war?
General Luna is outside.
Give us a minute.
Gentlemen.
Bring your glasses.
Twenty four hours jail time
is too short, I see.
That's why I surrendered.
Brandy?
Mister President,
I would like to resign
as Head of the Armed Forces.
Why?
It's impossible to do my job
under these circumstances.
Especially when I just heard
that the traitors Paterno and
Buencamino have been set free.
They are respected citizens.
They have contributed
resources to our cause
They promoted annexation
under the enemy s flag
while our soldiers and I
are out there fighting
the very same enemy.
I will not accept such treason
while I'm alive.
General Luna,
you maybe a military genius
but you Do not understand politics.
If setting traitors free
is how you define politics,
then I want no part of it.
I am sorry
but I cannot accept your resignation.
But I cannot
You are the only one
who can lead our Army.
Our Motherland needs you.
Then allow me to lead.
Allow me to in still discipline!
And please approve
my plan to erect
a fortress up North.
That is the only way
of defeating the Americans.
What can you tell me about
General Luna,
aside from what we've already seen?
Aside from what we've already seen?
We have something to confess.
We believe he has a hidden agenda.
This happened recently.
General Luna lost his temper
in front of everyone at the plaza.
What's new about that?
He said
he wont hesitate to shoot all traitors,
even if it was you, Mister President.
And there are rumors that...
he might be thinking
of installing himself
as supreme Military
Dictator to replace you.
Where did you hear this?
I myself witnessed
his outburst at the plaza.
We heard from other officers
about his plans.
Those are just rumors.
You know Luna,
full of hot air.
He does not hide his feelings.
It may be hot air to us
but Luna means what he says.
And we all know
he can be blinded by anger
like a raging bull.
Luna is my most capable general.
We still have Goyong.
And Ricarte.
I'm here too.
Let's not forget
that he abandoned his post in Bagdad,
resulting in great losses.
Our country would be
in a sad state indeed
if only one man is capable
of leading the military.
Luna does more harm than good.
He must be replaced.
If only we could...
Thank you, gentlemen.
I need time to think.
God dammit!
Who the hell is knocking?
I've been knocking forever.
Mother?
What brings you here?
My little Antonio.
Let me see.
You'll live.
I heard you had him arrested...
Mascardo?
Yes, after No.
Quinito, your brother.
Was it over a woman?
Yes.
Was he drunk?
Has he been set free?
He was in jail for only two nights.
Good.
No one is above the law.
Yes, mother.
You look haggard
and thin.
Do you still get to sleep?
We're in the middle of a war.
I know that.
We gave you a good education.
But you still chose to be
in the middle of this mess.
It's my destiny, Mother.
I sit?
Sit down.
Close your eyes.
Close them.
Do you remember Christmas in Binondo?
Your sister.
Numeriana.
The gifts by the Nativity.
The music.
Manuel's violin.
All the delicious food.
Jose and Joaquin.
Who could never wait
to touch the food.
My beloved father,
always smiling
holding his cigar.
And...
Juan.
If only I could be
with all of them again.
We would dance the night away.
Do you remember those times?
Yes.
And we allowed you and Juan
to study in Europe.
Where our minds were awakened
about the state of the country.
It all began with a dream to win
our rights under Spain,
until we woke up to the truth...
due to their ceaseless
condescension of our race
that we are no different from them.
But those dreams were shattered
when they killed Dr. Jose Rizal.
I grow sad whenever I think of him,
and his sacrifice.
My idolized country,
sorrow of my sorrows,
My idolized country,
sorrow of my sorrows,
Beloved Filipinas,
hear my last goodbye.
There I leave you all,
my parents,
my loves.
Goodbye, dear parents, brother and
sisters, fragments of my soul,
Childhood friends in the home now lost,
Give thanks that I rest
from this wear I someday;
Goodbye, sweet foreigner,
my friend, my joy;
Farewell, loved ones,
to die... to die... is to rest.
The biggest sacrifice of all.
But that is not the only way
of showing your love for the country.
Your brother Juan knows that.
But Juan also knows the Filipino mind.
Were all divided and blind
to the concept of nationhood.
He knows we will not wake up
until someone
sacrifices himself for the country.
In our travels in Europe,
the only thing that became clear
was what we all lacked.
I know what Your saying, son.
These are the fruits
of your love for us, mother.
Juan and I.
Our convictions.
You and Juan we're always the closest.
And in some ways,
we share the same destiny.
Destiny, Antoanio?
Is this destiny or choice?
You've become a skilled doctor.
There's a peaceful
life within your reach
but you choose to wage war.
Some politicians and businessmen
don t like the way you
are running things.
They say you are too arrogant
and strict.
They say you are mad with power.
Don't mind the rumors.
II have a job to do and sometimes
II have to step on some toes
to get it done.
I heard from Quinito.
It's possible that the President
himself is against you.
Aguinaldo is not stupid.
We respect each other.
We are both Masons.
Like Andres Bonifacio?
Here.
Wear this.
Your father and brother
Manuel are dead.
I don't want anything to happen
to you and your brother Juan
because of this war.
People who feel are not slaves.
The beautiful days of Roses
have come to an end.
The white nights of our thorny
patriotic apostate begins.
Our native land,
the blue skies,
green fields, a land
of art and feeling.
Has everyone left?
Yes, sir.
Only the Kawit Brigade will remain.
Soon,
for love of our
Motherland, Dismissed!
As if by some hidden code,
we are snatched by a secret hand
and tossed about like leaves
in a tempestuous wind.
I'm asking for assurance
of your loyalty,
can I rely on you?
Yes, Mr. President!
Soon... Dismissed!
We will be whirlwinds of dust.
I can't remember
when I wrote that poem.
I have a question.
Do you of ten think that your life
is in danger?
Because of the war?
Because of your principles.
Everyday.
Bring your troops here,
on the other side of the river.
General, bring your army here.
Come in.
From President Aguinaldo.
Gentlemen, I have great news!
President Aguinaldo
is establishing a new cabinet
and has asked me
to go to Cabanatuan to lead.
Finally, things are moving forward.
Congratulations!
Lieutenant Manuel Quezon.
It's been a while.
Mr.President.
Did you receive my orders?
Yes, sir.
My men and I are to proceed
to San Isidro.
My men and I are to proceed
to San Isidro.
Your guards are staying behind?
My dearest Mother...
Sir.
We're ready.
Sir.
Colonel,
don't you get tired of fighting
and all that spilled blood?
No blood is wasted
for the true patriot.
To endure hardship is not to suffer.
It's like receiving a blessing,
like love.
Do you think we'll win?
I cant assure that.
But if we do win,
it is a baptism of fire,
like a cataclysmic whirlwind.
I see you have a poetic streak
like the General.
He's contagious.
General!
General!
Yes.
They cannot cross.
It looks like fate
is trying to stop us.
Or maybe those wagons
are from Kawit.
Roman, Rusca,
We are going ahead.
Manuel,
catch up with us in Cabanatuan.
Yes, sir.
Take care of the kid.
What s wrong, brother?
They should've waited for us.
Where's everybody?
They're probably having lunch.
It doesn't matter,
were already here.
You take a rest.
Wait for me here.
Good luck, General.
You, soldier.
Why is your uniform so dirty?
Why did you not salute me?
What are your names?
Are you fucking deaf?
What kind of soldiers are you?
I see his spirits are up.
When I come down,
you better have your hair cut
or else,
I will shoot you!
Mr. President.
I've...
Shit.
What are you doing here?
I should ask you that.
The President sent me a telegram.
Where is he?
He left at dawn.
He left?
Then why did he ask me
to come here?
What kind of government is this?
Maybe he forgot.
Impossible.
And why are you sitting
at the President s desk?
Shouldn't you be
shining American boots?
What damned arrogance.
You think Your the only patriot?
In this room, yes.
I love my country.
But not enough
to fight or die for her!
If you were half a man,
I would challenge you to a duel.
Just try me.
I've had enough of those sissies.
We're not finished.
Who fired that shot?
Dammit!
Who?
Aren't you supposed to be in jail?
Why did they set you free?
Wait! Don't form a circle!
What's going on?
Cowards!
Traitors!
Murderers!
Traitor!
Wait!
I surrender!
Use your machetes.
He's done for.
Cowards...
Assassins...
He faced them alone.
I couldn't do anything to help.
I will never understand
why Filipinos kill Filipinos.
In killing the General,
they killed all hope for freedom.
Well? Is he still moving?
The General was right.
We are our own worst enemy.
We killed him.
I swear before God
and in the names
of my father and sons,
that I had nothing to do
with this incident.
I had nothing to do
with Antonio Lunasdeath.
I had nothing to do
with Antonio Lunas death.
It was all his fault.
He assaulted the Kawit Brigade.
Luna abused his power
and was terribly ambitious,
even plotting to take over
the highest position in the land.
Son of a bitch, I found it first!
That's mine!
Luna's accusations
against me were all lies.
I love my country.
Look at the records
of my public service.
I'm a de great sacrifices
for this country!
Luna and I clashed on many issues
but I did not kill him.
I said that's mine!
But I found it.
Give that tome.
Luna's death
is a form of historical cleansing.
Wait. We're not done with him.
Antonio Luna was cruel,
abusive
and arrogant!
I did not want him to die
but I admit...
I believe
that he deserved his fate.
Hold on.
Move them over here.
It was Luna
who sent me a telegram
saying that he was coming
to see me in Cabanatuan.
But I was not there at that time.
When the crime happened,
I was in Bulacan and Pampanga,
inspecting General Del Pilar's troops
checking ammunition.
Lunas death was a heavy blow.
He was the only one capable
of leading us to Independence.
He was my most brilliant general.
Why would I want him killed?
No.
There was no conspiracy.
No threats.
Luna was my best general.
I lost the war.
We all lost.
The Filipino nation seeks
its independence
and I will sustain the cause
of my country until the very end.
It is always better to fall
on the field of battle
than to accept any foreign rule.
If Progress is just a dream,
Let us dream on until death.
Soon, for love of our Motherland
as if by some hidden code
we are snatched by a secret Hand,
like leaves from trees
scattered by a tempestuous wind.
Soon,
We will be whirlwinds of dust.
General,
these are what's left of Lunas men.
What do you want to do with them?
Get sixty.
My heart dwells in you
My life's beginning and end.
I will hope to the fullest
And dream until the end.
I will not seek conflict
But if need be I will
give my life to you
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.
Victory or death.
I will face the darkness
of uncertainty.
This is the life I chose:
To love you wholly and truly.
I will not seek conflict
But if need be I will
give my life to you
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.
To the end, I will
be by your side
To the end,
Your name will resound on my lips.
So you can be free
To love in peace
And live in this world
Without fear and
strife To see you free
Is my sole prayer.
I will embrace and love you
Until there's no tomorrow.