Movie

Sakay

1993 · 90 min

A somber, slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in the tragic resolve of a doomed guerrilla struggle.

Overview: The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the United States after the "official" end of the Philippine Insurrection.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Rebellion, betrayal, justice, war
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: rebellion
betrayal
justice
war
freedom
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none