The film tells the story of the life of a middle-class Filipino family who, over the space of

a decade, become aware of the political policies that have ultimately led to repression and
a state of Martial law in the Philippines. Filipina actress Vilma Santos stars as Amanda,
who realizes the implications of living within a dictatorship after sorting out the
contradictory reactions of her husband and five sons. Her husband (Julian), played by
Filipino actor, Christopher de Leon, supports his eldest son's (Jules), played by Filipino
actor, Piolo Pascual; efforts to rail against the government while refusing to follow
Amanda's wish to find a job. Her second son (Gani), played by Filipino actor, Carlos
Agassi, is in the United States Navy. Her third son (Eman), played by Filipino actor,
Marvin Augustin, writes illegal political exposes. The fourth son (Jason), played by
Filipino actor, Danilo Barrios fell victim to a corrupt police department, and her youngest
son named (Bingo), played by Filipino actor, John W. Sace, is still a boy.