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In the late 19th century,

our nation's history entered a new chapter.

Ships bearing the stars and stripes of America's flag arrived,

and like Spain, these foreigners also colonized the Philippines.

But unlike Spain, America used the Philippines

to demonstrate its expansion of power by implementing many changes here.

Many bridges and roads were built and free trade was initiated.

America also introduced free education

and promoted teaching the English language to Filipinos.

Alongside these, Hollywood films were shown in theaters

as Filipinos' main form of entertainment,

and stage shows called vaudeville became widespread.

That's my sister!

And I'm friends with that morena lady!

That one!

My generation embraced these changes

and the culture brought by the foreigners.

No one back then imagined that other foreigners

would dare to seize the Philippines from America.

No one was prepared

for the impending danger.

Over here!

Take cover!

Mario.

Mario.

Eduardo…

Am I going to die?

No, we'll still play baseball after this war.

Come on, get up.

Let's get out of here. Get up, Mario.

-Get up. -Eduardo, please…

If ever you survive…

pay a visit to Mom…

Mom and Dad.

Please tell them…

tell them that I love them so much.

That Mario loves them very much.

No. We'll get through this together, okay?

Just be strong, Mario.

We'll see our loved ones again, just be strong.

Stay still.

Mario?

My dearest Adelina,

my most beloved sister.

-Halt. -I pray that you are always safe and well

-especially once you receive… -You there, stop.

…with the help of the young yet courageous Juan,

this letter from your humble sibling.

-Clear. Go home, boy. -A letter filled with hardship,

suffering, and pain.

But with this letter comes my warm embrace

and gratitude to the Almighty God

that somehow He still allows us a chance,

despite these harsh times,

to keep in touch.

Juan?

What are you doing here?

I came here on behalf of your brother, Adelina.

He asked me to give you this.

Juan, thank you very much.

You're welcome, but I won't stay long.

Goodbye.

Wait, what about my reply?

Juan, wait!

"Oh, Adelina.

Forgive me, my sister,

-for this letter is filled with grief -…for this letter is filled with grief

-and regret." -and regret.

Almost every day,

I've witnessed heartbreaking battles in every mountain,

forest, and village I go to.

Truly, this brutal war spares no life.

It has carelessly caused

the tragic and painful deaths of my great comrades

as they fought in this foolish war.

The only thing that strengthens my resolve now

is the hope that one day, this war will end

and I will soon return to be with my only sibling.

Adelina.

You and Teresita…

The two of you, along with our memories of youth,

are my only source of strength

to continue fighting.

I hope I overcome all of this,

so I can return alive for you two.

May you always pray for my safety, youngest one.

Just as I've always prayed for yours.

With love, your brother Eduardo.

I can still remember the memories of my youth with my brother.

Ten years before the Japanese invaders arrived,

Eduardo and I were truly happy in our world.

Hey, over here! Come in, buy some!

TEN YEARS BEFORE WORLD WAR II

Come in!

-Ouch. -Buy here! It's cheap!

Buy here!

Run, Adelina! The ghost is coming!

Eduardo!

Hey! That kid.

I beat you again.

You owe me ten flicks, lice girl.

Stop teasing me! It's getting annoying!

Why did you push me?

This is why I don't like having a sister.

I don't know why Mom had a girl.

Girls are weak and crybabies.

Eduardo! Adelina!

Get inside, right now!

You only have each other as siblings.

Is that how I raised you?

To hurt each other?

-No, Mom. -No, Mom.

Eduardo and I won't do it again.

Okay.

That's enough. Stand up.

All right, I'm not mad anymore.

Just don't fight again, okay?

-Yes, Mom. -Yes, Mom.

Okay. Go wash up and eat.

Say your prayers first.

Let's thank the Lord for the grace He has bestowed upon us.

Not everyone gets to eat like us in these hard times.

Our mother was the most beautiful woman my brother and I had ever seen.

We often compared her to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

But unlike the Blessed Virgin Mary, our mother is not a saint.

Especially since Eduardo and I became her children

even though she wasn't married.

We also have different fathers.

Though it's embarrassing, I had to do this.

It's still your obligation to help me with him.

Help me save Eduardo.

This is not enough.

This is not enough, please.

I don't want to ask Julio because Eduardo is your son.

I swear to you,

we will never bother you again

for as long as I live.

Go to hell.

Let's go, children.

Why doesn't he see me as his son, Mom?

Don't we look alike?

Yes, you resemble him.

But he's a worthless, neglectful father.

Don't you ever be like him.

Enough crying now, let's go.

Since then, Mom never asked for help from my brother's father.

My dad, Julio, came into Mom's life after she gave birth to my brother.

Mom, Dad is here!

My daughter.

I got you chocolates.

Share them with Eduardo.

Okay.

-Thank you, Dad. -Thank you, Uncle.

You're welcome.

Let's share.

And these…

roses…

for the only…

Filipina of my life.

Thank you.

Shall we go inside?

But my father did not live with us in our house.

His visits are only brief, and he always leaves right away.

It's Mom.

Well, then.

Take care, okay?

And you, my princess.

And you too, Eduardo.

Behave yourselves, and treat your mother with respect.

-Yes, Dad. -Yes, Uncle.

I'll be going now.

Mom, why isn't Dad always with us?

Didn't I tell you

that your father's work is in a far-off province?

But why, Mom? What does Uncle do?

Quit asking so many questions. Let's go inside now.

And clean after yourself.

I believed Mom's words back then.

But, eventually, Eduardo and I discovered the truth.

They're here!

The mistress' children are here.

-Mistress. -Mistress!

Hey!

Eduardo! Bastard!

Adelina! A mistress' daughter!

Eduardo! Bastard!

Adelina! A mistress' daughter!

Can you stop teasing us?

Our mother is not a mistress!

She is, my mother told me.

She's having an affair with a married man!

-Mistress! She's a mistress! -Mistress! She's a mistress!

-Mistress! -You rascals!

Hey!

-Eduardo! -Dado!

Dado!

Children, wash your…

My God.

What happened to you two?

Why do you look like that?

Don't lie to me.

Why do you look like that?

Filipina!

Bring out your unruly children!

Fina!

What's the problem, Mimay?

It's your children, Fina!

They beat up our kids!

Come out and face us!

Wait there.

Mom, they were mocking us.

That's why Eduardo and I fought back.

They called me a bastard.

-And Adelina… -They said I'm a child of a mistress.

Is it true, Mom?

Are you really a mistress?

Fina!

Filipina, come out here!

Come out, you mistress!

Fina!

Mom, are they telling the truth?

Are you really a mistress?

-Mom… -Mom.

Why did you take out the dagger?

Mom!

Good Lord. Are you going to kill us?

The next time your unruly kids tease my children,

I won't hesitate to chop your mouths off!

Not when you're teaching your children to be evil!

Hey!

Don't you scare us!

We'll report you to the authorities!

Then do it!

Go on, call the police

because I'll slash all of you!

I'll slash you all!

Come back here!

-Mom! -Mom!

Did you two pray?

-Yes, Mom. -Yes, Mom.

Good.

Even though I am like this,

a lowly woman, who is worthless,

mocked, and ridiculed by others

because of my wrong decisions in life…

may you two never forget to pray.

And strive hard in your studies,

so your fate won't be like mine.

It's all my fault, Mom.

I hurt them first.

I promise I won't pick fights anymore,

no matter how much they tease us.

No, Eduardo.

You did the right thing by defending yourself and your sibling.

Always remember this, okay?

I don't want you

to be oppressed by others.

Stand up for each other,

especially when you're in the right.

Do you understand?

-Yes, Mom. -Yes, Mom.

My brave, brave children.

Come closer.

-Mom! -Mom…

Little did we know, that would be the last moment

we'd be happy with Mom.

Mother fell ill with tuberculosis,

a disease that, in 1931, didn't have an effective cure.

-Hello, Mom. -No, stay away.

Stay away from me.

You might get infected.

-Mom. -Mom?

Just fetch your Auntie Amalia.

Tell her…

I am already coughing up blood.

She already knows what to do.

Go, now.

-Mom… -Mom?

I'll cover all of Filipina's expenses.

Just make sure she will recover.

If there is any problem, don't hesitate to tell me right away.

My love.

Please get well soon.

Don't come near me.

You might get infected.

Amalia?

Please take care of my children.

Yes, cousin.

I will take care of your children.

Get well soon, okay?

I'll be there in the ambulance.

Eduardo.

Always take care of your sister.

Always be patient with her.

And no matter what happens,

never abandon her.

Yes, Mom.

Adelina.

Always listen to your brother Eduardo.

Be more understanding towards him,

especially with his teasing and jokes.

Promise me that whatever happens,

you will never be apart.

-Yes, Mom. -Yes, Mom.

Time to go, ma'am.

-Mom. -Mom.

Let me come with you.

Me too, Mom. Let us take care of you.

-Mom. -That's enough.

You cannot go with me!

And don't embrace me!

You might get sick too.

When I come back…

once I am well…

I will be the first one to embrace you.

I promise.

Mom…

-Mom. -Mom…

But Mom never got to fulfill her promise to me and Eduardo.

You said you'd come back.

Mom, you said…

you'd embrace us when you come back.

Mom…

Why didn't you come home, Mom?

We love you so much, Mom.

When Mother died, people suddenly treated me and my brother well.

Our condolences.

Thank you, Tasyo.

Enough with the bad news.

What do you think, love?

Will the Japanese occupation reach us?

-Hello, Auntie. -Hello, Uncle.

-Hello, Uncle. -Hello, Auntie.

Will America even let the Japanese steal this country?

Have some snacks, kids.

No need, we must leave so we can go home early.

Adelina, help me with your things.

Where are you taking those, Auntie?

We are taking Adelina to her father,

who didn't even go to your mother's funeral.

Why, Auntie?

Does Dad want to see me?

But why are we bringing my things?

Oh, of course!

It's because you will live with Julio from now on.

Lauro and I can't take care of you both.

Your father should take responsibility for you.

-But what about Eduardo? -Auntie.

Don't give Adelina away.

I'll stop studying.

I'll work so I can help you and Uncle with the expenses.

Enough.

Your sister will have a better life there.

I don't need that, Uncle.

I'm begging you, Auntie.

I won't eat much so I won't be a burden to you.

I will also do all the household chores, so you won't have a hard time.

I will be good.

We will be good from now on, Auntie.

-Please, don't keep us apart. -Shut your mouth, Eduardo!

Do you want me to hand you over to your father who has no love for you?

Is that what you want?

Don't ever mention that person again.

Besides, why are you kicking Adelina out of our mother's house

when this place isn't even yours?

Eduardo.

If you disrespect me one more time,

I will beat the hell out of you.

Do you understand?

My friend is here. Let's go, love.

Eduardo.

-Let's go. -Auntie!

-Auntie, I don't want to leave! -Stop it! Lauro!

-Let's go! -Uncle! Auntie!

You stay here!

-Go. -Eduardo…

Uncle!

Eduardo!

Adelina!

Eduardo!

Adelina!

-Eduardo! -Adelina!

Get back in the house!

Adelina.

What I told you before isn't true.

I never wanted to have a brother,

you have always been enough for me.

Eduardo.

Stubborn brat.

-Go home! That's enough! -Adelina!

-Adelina! -I said, enough.

-Auntie! -Enough!

-Go home. -Adelina!

-Eduardo! -Adelina!

Go home.

Let's go.

Eduardo!

Adelina!

-Eduardo! -Adelina!

-Adelina! -Eduardo!

On that day, Eduardo fulfilled his promise to our mother.

I knew he would never let us part.

My brother would fight for me.

But what could Eduardo do at that time,

when it seemed like I was fated to be separated from my only sibling?

Ten years before World War II began,

a war erupted in both of our lives.

COMING UP

What are you doing here? Are you my husband's mistress?

-They are just my friends. -Your friends?

Lies!

Did any of my companions survive?

I'm sorry. You're the only one who survived.

Back then, I felt like I had no sibling.

Or even friends who could shield me from the danger I was about to face.

And that's when I saw him again.

My defender.

From now on,

you will call her Mama Carmela.

The devil's whisper might be heard.

But I fear no evil.

I'm not afraid of any demon.

That's enough, Mother!

Subtitle translation by: Nehemiarey Dallego

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