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Quezon

Quezon

I am the Philippines.

20258.02h 17m

Overview

A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.

Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Written by Jerrold Tarog, Rody Vera
Produced by Daphne Chiu
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Top Cast

Jericho Rosales

Jericho Rosales

Manuel L. Quezon

Benjamin Alves

Benjamin Alves

Young Manuel L. Quezon

Mon Confiado

Mon Confiado

Emilio Aguinaldo

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Governor-General Leonard Wood

Arron Villaflor

Arron Villaflor

Young Joven Hernando

Cris Villanueva

Cris Villanueva

Joven Hernando

Romnick Sarmenta

Romnick Sarmenta

Sergio Osmeña

Karylle

Karylle

Aurora Quezon

JC Santos

JC Santos

Manuel Roxas

Jake Macapagal

Jake Macapagal

Manuel Nieto

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Themes & Keywords

world war iipolitical leadertuberculosishistorical dramaphilippine historylife storytense

About Quezon

Quezon is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of world war ii, political leader, tuberculosis, historical drama, philippine history, life story. Directed by Jerrold Tarog, it stars Jericho Rosales, Benjamin Alves, Mon Confiado. A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.

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