Based on the life of Edgar Jopson, a young man from an affluent family who became an underground activist who confronted President Ferdinand Marcos and his regime of terror.
Social & External
The people behind it
Elijah Canlas
Edgar "Edjop" Jopson
Jodi Sta. Maria
Joyette Jopson
Cedrick Juan
Noy Jopson
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo
Joy Jopson
Kakie Pangilinan
Young Joy Jopson
Nour Hooshmand
Sucel
Teroy Guzman
Hernan
Issa Litton
Josefa
Gab Pangilinan
Portia
Stefanie Akashi
Andrea
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In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
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Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.
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