
Set in the milieu of an impending world war, the insouciant Filipino aristocracy is oblivious of the forthcoming danger. They scorn the Japanese capability against the formidable Americans. But panic grips everyone when the news of the fall of Corregidor comes, except the knowledgeable Don Claudio Ojeda who remains sensible. The Ojeda family evacuates to Hacienda Lorenzo, home to a landed family friend in Negros, where they feel safe to continue their nonchalance while playing the mahjong. But soon the invading Japanese army arrives driving them into the mountains. Still, they try to hang on to their privileged life without realizing that all are equal in time of war. Meanwhile, Lorenzo's often berated subservient and former field supervisor has turned bandit and, with his men, divests them of their valuables, food and chastity. Soon, they realize that war can bring out the animal instinct in man.
- Year1982
- Runtime194 minutes
- LanguageFilipino
- CountryPhilippines
- RatingR16
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorPeque Gallaga
- ScreenwriterJosé Javier Reyes
- ProducerMadeleine Gallaga
- Executive ProducerABS-CBN Film Restoration, Charo Santos-Concio
- Co-ProducerIsabel Sumayao
- CastCherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Liza Lorena, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Manny Ojeda, Maya Valdez, Lorli Villanueva, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Abbo de la Cruz, Jaime Fabregas, Robert Antonio, Agustin Gatia, Kuh Ledesma, Dave Muller
- CinematographerRody Lacap
- EditorJesus Navarro
- Production DesignRodell Cruz, Don Escudero
- Sound DesignRamon Reyes
- MusicJose Gentica V
Set in the milieu of an impending world war, the insouciant Filipino aristocracy is oblivious of the forthcoming danger. They scorn the Japanese capability against the formidable Americans. But panic grips everyone when the news of the fall of Corregidor comes, except the knowledgeable Don Claudio Ojeda who remains sensible. The Ojeda family evacuates to Hacienda Lorenzo, home to a landed family friend in Negros, where they feel safe to continue their nonchalance while playing the mahjong. But soon the invading Japanese army arrives driving them into the mountains. Still, they try to hang on to their privileged life without realizing that all are equal in time of war. Meanwhile, Lorenzo's often berated subservient and former field supervisor has turned bandit and, with his men, divests them of their valuables, food and chastity. Soon, they realize that war can bring out the animal instinct in man.
- Year1982
- Runtime194 minutes
- LanguageFilipino
- CountryPhilippines
- RatingR16
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorPeque Gallaga
- ScreenwriterJosé Javier Reyes
- ProducerMadeleine Gallaga
- Executive ProducerABS-CBN Film Restoration, Charo Santos-Concio
- Co-ProducerIsabel Sumayao
- CastCherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Liza Lorena, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Manny Ojeda, Maya Valdez, Lorli Villanueva, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Abbo de la Cruz, Jaime Fabregas, Robert Antonio, Agustin Gatia, Kuh Ledesma, Dave Muller
- CinematographerRody Lacap
- EditorJesus Navarro
- Production DesignRodell Cruz, Don Escudero
- Sound DesignRamon Reyes
- MusicJose Gentica V