In 1970s Mindanao, a man and his family take arms to defend the people against those who would oppress them.
Social & External
The people behind it
Robin Padilla
Ongkoy
Daniel Padilla
Nato
Bela Padilla
Damian
Kylie Padilla
Anna
Shermaine Pineda
Rodrigo
Adarna Padilla
Carmen Chan
John Arcilla
Virgilio Salva
Christopher de Leon
Carmen
Mariel Rodriguez
Angela
Ronaldo Valdez
Nathan
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