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Main idea of heneral luna

Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna follows the life of one of Philippine
History's most brilliant soldier, General Antonio Luna, as he tries to lead his countrymen against
colonial masters new and old, and to rise above their own raging disputes to fulfill the promise of
the Philippine Revolution.

Conflict

war
Heneral Luna had the idea of what fighting for freedom was, but his co-officers did not
think the same way as he did. This caused a major conflict between Heneral Luna's
men and President Aguinaldo's men which led to a war between the two batallions and
the loss of many lives.

Genre

Historical Fiction

Author

e.a rocha

wife

LEFT: Isabel, a composite character played by actress Mylene Dizon. Photo Credit: Heneral
Luna The Movie Official Website. RIGHT: Conchita (Concepcion) Castillo, who would later
marry Galicano Apacible

How did he die

Assassin

Antonio Luna (October 29, 1866–June 5, 1899) was a soldier, chemist, musician, war
strategist, journalist, pharmacist, and hot-headed general, a complex man who was,
unfortunately, perceived as a threat by the Philippines' ruthless first president Emilio
Aguinaldo.Aug 19, 2019
Born: October 29, 1866 in the Binondo district of ...
Parents: Laureana Novicio-Ancheta and Joaq...
Died: June 5, 1899 in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, ...
Published Works: Impresiones (as Taga-Ilog), ..

Summary
In 1898, Gen. Antonio Luna (John Arcilla) faces resistance from his own countrymen as
he fights for freedom during the Philippine-American War.
Heneral Luna/Film synopsis

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