Awesome storyline, and work by all involved

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2006)

The story line was amazing and the direction even better. It shows that life imitates art (which in this case is based upon history) is phenomenal. The first half of the movie is funny and entertaining. A bunch of college students are shown in their element: goofing around, flirting with girls, and generally doing anything except studying. Their lightheartedness is a mirror, as shown by the family life that each must go to at the end of the day. It is as if the daytime antics are only a way to live in a make believe world for as long as they can, knowing that at the end of the day, they will have to face the reality of their miserable lives. It moves on to their initial resistance to accept the sacrifices of their forefathers to win a land under colonial domination. To them, it was a waste of effort as the country went to the dogs anyway. The real story starts after that. The past and the present merge seamlessly to give a heartbreaking story ending. All cast members are flawless in their performances and there are no drawbacks. Even the music binds the storyline. A must see...it will move you!