The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price they prefer). The year is 1762 and the British invade Manila, the childless couple is among the landowners denying aid to the Spaniards in thwarting the British. When the Spaniards in retaliation jail Diego, his wife gathers their confederates and leads the uprising herself.
Ratings
TMDB8.3/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Lino BrockaDirector
- Mario O'HaraWriter
Cast
- Armida Siguion-ReynaGabriela Silang
- Mario MontenegroDiego Silang
- Bey VitoCast
- Ven MedinaCast
- Spanky ManikanCast
- Jess RamosCast
- Chiqui Xerxes-BurgosCast
- J. Antonio CarrionCast
- Joel LamanganCast