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Directed by Jerrold Tarog, Goyo: The Boy General leans on a strong ensemble — Paulo Avelino, Carlo Aquino, Arron Villaflor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2018.
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A Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the Philippine-American war. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat to the country's revolution against the invading Americans.
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