Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (2013)
Pedro Calungsod, a young Filipino man, leaves his Visayan native roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668. The San Diego Mission arrives in the Marianas where the young Pedro, a trained catechist and mission assistant, begins work for Fr. Diego de San Vitores in baptizing the Chamorro natives, preaching the holy gospel and spreading the good news of salvation through the Christian faith amidst paganism, doubt and disbelief. Despite the longing for his father and the threats to their lives, even at the peril of death, Pedro and Fr. Diego continued their missionary work. They roamed the dangerous islands and baptized many more natives and continued to enlighten them about Christianity.
Cast
- Rocco Nacino - Pedro Calungsod
- Carlo Gonzalez - Padre Tomas de Cadeñoso
- Christian Vasquez - Father Diego Luis de San Vitores
- Ryan Eigenmann - Choco
- Roberto Correa - Maga'lahi Hirao
- Mercedes Cabral - Ahnha the Adulteress
- Jestoni Alarcon - Captain Juan de Sta. Cruz
- Victor Basa
- Posh Develos - Uritao Woman
- CJ Santos - Spanish Soldier
Screenplay
Keywords
philippines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir about?
- Pedro Calungsod, a young Filipino man, leaves his Visayan native roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668. The San Diego Mission arrives in the Marianas where the young Pedro, a trained catechist and mission assistant, begins work for Fr. Diego de San Vitores in baptizing the Chamorro natives, preaching the holy gospel and spreading the good news of salvation through the Christian faith amidst paganism, doubt and disbelief. Despite the longing for his father and the threats to their lives, even at the peril of death, Pedro and Fr. Diego continued their missionary work. They roamed the dangerous islands and baptized many more natives and continued to enlighten them about Christianity.
- Who directed Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir?
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir was directed by Francis Villacorta.
- Who stars in Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir?
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir stars Rocco Nacino, Carlo Gonzalez, Christian Vasquez, Ryan Eigenmann, Roberto Correa, Mercedes Cabral.
- How long is Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir?
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir?
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir is a War, Crime, Drama, History, Adventure, Thriller film.
- Where was Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir produced?
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir was produced in Philippines.