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Heneral Paua

1956

A solemn, old-fashioned historical drama that moves with dignity and quiet patriotic weight.

Overview
Out of our glorious historical past comes this story of a Chinese General who unselfishly gave everything to help the Philippine Revolution.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • freedom
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour1
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
action, drama, history
Directed by
Felix Villar
Starring
Danilo Montes, Cynthia Zamora, Ramon D'Salva, Reynaldo Dante, Teody Belarmino, Ben Perez, Rodolfo Ruiz
Country
Philippines
Languages
Tagalog

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