After living peacefully in exile for three years in Boston, Ninoy decides to return to the Philippines in August 1983 despite his family's opposition, as he wished to continue pursuing freedom for the Philippines. Upon landing at the Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983, Ninoy is assassinated by an unknown gunman, devastating Cory and the children. Ninoy's death was mourned by millions of Filipinos, and would prove to be a catalyst for the 1986 People Power Revolution that deposes of President Marcos and installs Cory as the country's new leader.