GomBurZa (2023)

GomBurZa (2023)
Directed by Pepe Diokno
== Synopsis ==
The narrative revolves around the story of Apolinario dela Cruz, known as Hermano Pule, who faced rejection from the priesthood and founded the Cofradia De San Jose. Captured by Spanish authorities, Hermano Pule was executed brutally. Father Pedro Pelaez (Piolo Pascual) shared this account with fellow secular priests Mariano Gomes and Jose Burgos, leading to their advocacy for secularization in the Philippines. Pelaez's death during an earthquake left Burgos to continue their cause.
Burgos, also a teacher at the University of Santo Tomas, formed a bond with students Felipe Buencamino (Tommy Alejandrino) and Paciano Rizal Mercado (Elijah Canlas). The arrival of Governor-General Carlos Maria Dela Torre (Leo Rialp) initially brought hope due to his liberal leadership style. Felipe's arrest, however, raised doubts about Dela Torre's support. After Dela Torre's replacement by Rafael Izquierdo, a strict ruler, Felipe's release was contingent on toning down their activities.
Lamadrid's plan for a Cavite attack failed, resulting in arrests, including Fathers Gomez (Dante Rivero), Burgos (Cedrick Juan), and Zamora (Enchong Dee). Accused of mutiny involvement, they were sentenced to death. Paciano's mother, Teodora Alonzo, was arrested on conspiracy charges. During the execution, Izquierdo ordered stripping the priests of their cassocks, but Archbishop Gregorio Meliton Martinez insisted they die as priests. Witnessing the executions at Bagumbayan, Paciano, and Pepe Rizal (Khalil Ramos) experienced profound grief. Years later, Pepe dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to the priests, meeting a similar fate at the same execution site.
== Male Deaths ==
* Dylan Ray Talon [Apolinario dela Cruz/Hermano Pule]
* Piolo Pascual [Padre Pedro Palaez]
* Arnold Reyes [Fernando La Madrid]
* Ketchup Eusebio [Francisco Zaldua]
* Enchong Dee [Padre Jacinto Zamora]
* Dante Rivero [Padre Mariano Gomez]
* Cedrick Juan [Padre Jose Burgos]
* Khalil Ramos [Jose Rizal]
== Female Deaths ==
* Peewee O'Hara [Member of Cofradía de San José ]
Category:2023 Films
Category:Biography
Category:History
Category:Drama
Category:Crime
Category:Filipino Films
Category:Metro Manila Film Festival
Category:War
Category:Religion
Category:Violence
Category:Films by Cignal Entertainment
Category:Spanish Films