Heneral Luna

General?

-My name is Joven Hernando, sir. -Joven?

The commander's son.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

It's okay, General.

I am honored to interview you.

What is this for again?

We plan to publish a newspaper.

-Like what you did with-- -La Independencia.

Yes, sir.

We want 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.

Have a seat.

What do you think?

My brother Juan designed this.

I paid for it myself.

Our army has limited funds but...

we must show the Americans that we are respectable.

Fall in!

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 him?

It was also ordered by President Aguinaldo.

It's good that our soldiers' uniforms finally have one design.

It's hard work bringing together a divided nation, Joven.

Word is that the Cabinet is about to make a decision about the Americans?

It's easier for the earth to meet the sky, Joven,

than for two Filipinos to agree on anything.

Mr. President! This will take us nowhere.

The Americans are gathering forces as we speak.

Let's attack now while they are few.

Even if we suffer large casualties,

we can drive them out of Manila and take control of Intramuros.

We have control over nearby provinces!

We have 40,000 men!

There are only 3,000 Americans. We can easily drive them away!

I have sent Arguelles and Buencamino

as our peace commissioners to General Otis.

They are toying with us.

My informants tell me they are expecting 7,000 armed troops

that will strengthen their forces.

Sir.

See? General Luna is right!

We must act now!

America is also an enemy of Spain.

An enemy of my enemies is my ally.

-Yes. -Yes.

America fought Spain in Cuba.

Did they invade Cuba? No.

They even helped the Cubans

kick out the Spaniards.

We have nothing to fear.

Let's give peace a chance.

What a sissy.

Well said, Mr. Paterno.

This has to be a concerted effort, Joven.

Everyone who came before us gave their lives for freedom.

If Spain is America's enemy,

why haven't they joined us?

Why are they stopping us from storming Intramuros?

I agree with Mr. Paterno.

-I choose peace. -You are blind.

Instead of sitting here all day, we could be out there, gathering arms,

digging trenches,

and training our men to fight.

Do not believe the sweet words of the Americans!

There is no room for blindness in this Cabinet!

What about our businesses?

If we fight, the economy will be in shambles.

How can we feed our families?

Business or freedom? Country or yourself? You choose!

I know you.

You were with the Spanish Civil Government,

and when things went bad for Spain, you changed camps.

Now that things are rough for us, you'll switch to the American flag?

Enough.

We all have our 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. -Bullshit!

For now, America is our ally.

They gave me their word in Hong Kong.

They will do anything

to compete with other nations who want to colonize us.

Let us wait for the Treaty of Paris to be completed.

Do we have delegates in Paris?

Or any observers, at least?

You're like virgins who believe in the love of a whore!

Tell our countrymen

that freedom is not achieved 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.

Mr. President.

I apologize for my outburst.

Everyone's suspicions are well-founded.

It's not wrong to wait, but it's also not wrong

if General Luna were to strengthen our military forces.

Gentlemen,

let us pray for peace,

but prepare for war.

Gentlemen.

The Americans fired on our troops in Sta. Mesa.

How did that happen?

They have taken San Juan,

Paco and Pandacan, and other nearby towns.

And they're holding negotiations with the Spaniards in Intramuros.

Negotiations? How did that happen?

Buencamino! Arguelles!

Manila has fallen.

The city is in their hands.

General Luna.

It's up to you now.

The war is in your hands.

What do you want me to do? Bite them?

Would these patriots help me?

Let's go!

Buencamino, how did this happen?

What can we do? We didn't talk to them sooner.

It is a great honor to fight for our country.

We should not hesitate.

Forward, compatriots.

To conquer or die.

Concentrate your fire!

Do not waste bullets!

Fire!

Fire!

Aim properly! Don't waste your bullets.

No retreat! Fire! Fire!

General!

General!

The left flank is in danger!

General!

Send a message to our men in Kawit.

Tell Captain Janolino to reinforce the left flank.

The enemy must not break through.

Do not be afraid!

Fire all together.

Don't despair!

General, that would be easier if there were more of us alive.

The Kawit troops are on their way.

Oh, man!

Hey! Where are you going?

Get back here, you cowards!

Hey!

The women here have bigger balls than you.

Get back here!

You? Come here.

Are you Buencamino's son?

Stand and fight! Fight!

Bullshit!

Son of a bitch!

Keep fighting!

Don't give up!

To the death!

-Don't move. -General.

-I'm sorry... -Stop talking.

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, in the name of the Philippine Army.

General...

Get him out of here.

Thank you.

Wait. Put him down.

-What's the news? -Colonel.

Captain Janolino refuses to obey.

General!

Look for Berto.

What's the word from Kawit?

The Kawit Brigade refuses to obey.

Captain Janolino says he has no direct orders from the President.

Paco!

Get my horse.

Rusca, you stay here. Hold this line!

You can do it.

General!

Someone's coming!

Fall in! Hurry!

Look at these idiots.

Where is Janolino?

Your comrades are dying and you're just playing cards!

Where's your captain?

Stand properly when the General is talking!

He's inside.

-Román. -General?

Disarm these cowards.

Strip them of their ranks and tie them up.

Son of a bitch!

Good afternoon, Captain.

You bastard!

How's your nap?