A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
world war ii
betrayal
political leader
tuberculosis
rise to power
historical drama
philippine history
life story
tense
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IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
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Cast
Jericho Rosales
Manuel L. Quezon
Benjamin Alves
Young Manuel L. Quezon
Mon Confiado
Emilio Aguinaldo
Iain Glen
Governor-General Leonard Wood
Arron Villaflor
Young Joven Hernando
Cris Villanueva
Joven Hernando
Romnick Sarmenta
Sergio Osmeña
Karylle
Aurora Quezon
JC Santos
Manuel Roxas
Jake Macapagal
Manuel Nieto
Bodjie Pascua
Raymundo Melliza
Angeli Bayani
Maria Agoncillo
Crew
Jerrold Tarog
Director
Jerrold Tarog
Screenplay
Rody Vera
Screenplay
Jerrold Tarog
Editor
Daphne Chiu
Producer
Fernando Ortigas
Executive Producer
E.A. Rocha
Executive Producer
Daphne Chiu
Executive Producer
Jericho Rosales
Co-Executive Producer
Jerrold Tarog
Music
Remton Siega Zuasola
Prosthetics
Daniel Palisa
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Popular Reviews
48 reviews
Rhealyn Punzalan
6.0★ · 05/29/26
MGA UHAW SA KAPANGYARIHAN! MAGSISILBI KA DAPAT!
MGA UHAW SA KAPANGYARIHAN! MAGSISILBI KA DAPAT!
Yu
8.0★ · 04/27/26
Quezon is one of my favorite presidents. People have to understand this is HISTORICAL FICTION.
Quezon is one of my favorite presidents. People have to understand this is HISTORICAL FICTION.
kumakedo
9.0★ · 04/18/26
found out the director doesn’t have a letterboxd…
found out the director doesn’t have a letterboxd…
chérie
7.0★ · 04/01/26
“Ang Sinaunang Toxic Yaoi”
3½ stars hindi nagplay ang reyna ng quezon city by juana…missed opportunity fr
“Ang Sinaunang Toxic Yaoi”
3½ stars hindi nagplay ang reyna ng quezon city by juana…missed opportunity fr
aai
8.0★ · 02/06/26
The type of film where you will realize that you cannot put people on a pedestal and expect them to act based on two categories only (good or bad). Humans are complex beings. We can have good intentions but poor actions and vice versa. You do not need to side with anyone. History is history. It's not a basketball game where you need to root for someone. They're important figures in our history but that doesn't mean they're entirely good(or bad).
The type of film where you will realize that you cannot put people on a pedestal and expect them to act based on two categories only (good or bad). Humans are complex beings. We can have good intentions but poor actions and vice versa. You do not need to side with anyone. History is history. It's not a basketball game where you need to root for someone. They're important figures in our history but that doesn't mean they're entirely good(or bad).
