[0:41]Masama bang lumaban para sa kalayaan? Masama bang ipagtanggol ang bayan laban sa pang-aabuso at pang-api. Masama bang magsalita para sa mga takot mangatwiran. Kasalanan bang ilantad ang mga katiwaliang nangyayari sa bansa? Krimen bang maituturing ang pagpapakabayani sa sariling bansa? Ito ang kwento ng buhay at kabayanihan ni Doctor Jose Rizal.
[1:29]On a peaceful and full moon night, a child was born. Everyone was amazed at the child's unusual physical formation which him having a big head.
[1:42]The child was named Jose. Teodora, your baby is almost out. Just breathe and then let him out. ahhhhhh (screams in pain) I cannot take this anymoreee. One more push Teodora. Go ahead Teodora, I'm just here beside you my love. ahhhhhh (screams in pain) (BABY CRYING) Congratulations Teodora, it's a Boy! Our baby boy is here Teodora. (BABY CRYING) (BABY CRYING) 3 years later. Pepe is now a three-year-old child. He was taught by his mother Teodora how to read alphabet letters in Tagalog, English and Spanish. Also taught the Our Father prayer in Tagalog, English and Spanish and can make his own prayer too. Can you please state the Tagalog alphabet letters again Pepe? A, ba, ka, da, e, ga, ha, i, la, ma, na, pa. Very good my child. How about the English? A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. And what about the Spanish? A, be, ce, che, de, e. Wow! You're such a brainy child, my love. Now you may now go to your room and have a rest. Okay, Mother. En el nombre de Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espiritu Santo. Amen. Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sins against us and donnot bring us to the test, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
[4:03]The next day, after their dinner, Teodora offers to read Pepe a book entitled Amigo de Los Niños. Sitdown.
[4:24]The Kids are running in the field and someone fell. Pepe, are you listening? Son, do you know about the fable of the moth? No Mother. Then I will share to you the story of it. Teodora explains to Pepe that the little moth died because it went near to fire. The mother moth instructed the little moth to stay away from the fire because it can burn its wings. But the little moth is hard-headed and went to fire which killed the little moth. Is that how the story goes mother? Yes, Pepe. so don't be like that little moth who is hard-headed. But mother, I'm a brave child. Why would I stop myself from achieving the things that I want? Just like the little moth was mesmerized and curious about the fire and went near to it to find answers, but sadly he died. So it goes the same with me, if I am looking for answers to my questions then I have to be dead just like the little moth just to get the answers. The reasoning of Pepe left Teodora amazed. It becomes his inspiration as he grew up. Despite him being a curious child, he still has faith and fear of God. Pepe is now a four-year-old child who faces his big heartbreak, which is the death of his closest sibling Concepcion. Despite his being known to be a religious child, he tends to ask God, why it happened to his sister. Why? Why my sister? whyyyyy? We cannot do a thing in bringing her son, let's just accept it. Stop crying son. That incident leaves a big hole in Pepe's heart. In the same year, Pepe got private tutors for his studies. He had teachers for his reading, writing, religion, and mathematics subject. Teacher Lucas Padua for the basics of Latin and Spanish language.
[6:36]And Teacher Leon Monroy for the importance of art. Well done, Pepe. You have improved a lot in reading and writing, as well as in religion and mathematics. I think I don't have anything to add more in your knowledge. Now I've seen your passion for arts Pepe, in sculpture, painting and especially in writing poems. Thank you for that positive feedback teachers. But I am concerned with my knowledge of Spanish and Latin language, I don't think I understand and am familiar with it that much. You don't have to worry about it Pepe, you're still young and you have so much to experience for you to learn so many lessons. Thank you again, teacher Padua. After a few days and months, Francisco decided to enroll Pepe in school. On the afternoon of June 1869, Pepe went to Biñan School together with his brother Paciano. Pepe has to go to school just like a normal kid Teodora. He should not always stay in our house. You know that he is a sickly child, my love. Just let him be, my love. He will get his life outside our house. Did you call me father? Yes, Paciano. Escort your brother to Biñan School. He will start study his studies there. Okay father. Pepe's first day in Biñan. Buenos dias everyone. Jose, do you know how to speak Spanish? Just a little teacher. And what about the latin language? Just a little too. You're just a really child Jose with not enough knowledge. Excuse me everyone. Hi Jose a chungo! Hahahaha Me a chungo? What about you, a bangus? Haha It's okay to be a bangus rather than to be a chungo who's dark-skinned, short and brainless. Haha Chongo, chungo, chungo. Do you really want a punch? Hey! Stop fighting! What happened here? I said, what happened here? Pepe throws a punch at me teacher. In Biñan, Pepe faces so many struggles that he did not experience in their house. He even experienced being bullied by his classmates. Despite Pepe's rough days in school, he manages to be on top of the class always. This is when he had his first poem entitled, Sa aking mga kabata. With the purpose of making a self-identity for Filipinos and appreciating our very own language. As Pepe continue his study in one and a half year, he excels academically and beat other students even in Spanish, Latin and other subjects. The top student in this school year is Jose. Jose, you deserve it and you showed us your excellence. Congratulations, Jose. (classmates clapping) Gracias, senior. Thank you, teacher. Now you may all go home. And Goodbye and thank you estudyantes. (SPANISH) Adios Gracias Estudyantes. Adios Gracias Señor. (CLASS EXIT) (CLASS EXIT) This is the letter that you are allowed to go to Calamba, Pepe. Is this true sister? Yes, Pepe. I'm grateful and overwhelmed by this sister. Thank you.
[10:14]Higher Education of Rizal. Year 1872 to 1877, Rizal enrolled and studied at Ateneo de Manila under the supervision of the Gist priest.
[10:27]Good day. (SPANISH) Buenos Dias. Good day Brother. (SPANISH) Buenos Dias Brother. Brother Paciano. Yes Brother. Can you accompany me? Today is my first entrance exam. Okay Brother, I'll go with you. Good luck for the exam brother. (SPANISH) Gracias Brother Paciano. Let's Go.
[11:13]Rizal quickly went to the classroom. When he arrived in the classroom, he immediately sat down. Good day students. (SPANISH) Buenos Dias Estudyante. Good day Father. (SPANISH) Buenos Dias Padre. So how are you? I'm fine. So let's start our exam. Get one in past.
[12:06]One hour later. Okay, time's up. Pepe, can you please collect the test paper?
[12:51]Amazing. Rizal, you passed the entrance exam. Congratulations! Congratulations.
[13:06]After passing the qualifying examination, Rizal sought admission at the Ateneo Municipal. Even though, Jose was not accepted, there's one person who helped him, whose name is Manuel.
[14:36]Rizal listens to the advice of Manuel. He do what is said. He changed his real surname into Rizal. After changing his surname, Rizal was accepted into the institution.
[15:00]Senior, your painting is amazing. May I know how to paint? Okay, just watch. After you had get some things that you can paint, and try to follow me. Ateneo at this time, offering a six-year program that gives student the academic title of bachiller en artes. Rizal took up all subject under the program of bachiller en artes. After the title was given, Rizal passed on his oral examination with the goal of Ateneo. During his stay in Ateneo, he studied painting under Agustín Saez. Senior, my painting is already done. May I go? In his fourth year in Ateneo, Rizal finished with a degree bachiller en artes with the highest academic honors.
[16:22]He carved an image of the Virgin Mary with his pocket knife. Rizal did not notice that the Gist's father was amazed at what he has done.
[16:57]Rizal wrote poem while he was studying in Ateneo. The first poem was mi primera inspiración, my first inspiration. He was wrote the poem Rima inspiración when he was 14 years old. His poem was dedicated to his mother's birthday. He wrote Lke, Heino, La Flota de Magalines, the departure to Magalines's fleet. Francisco, the learning of our son is already enough. If you will send him again to Manila and he gets to know more. The Spaniards will cut off with his head! Hjo, you are smart and I don't want to ignore your intelligence. By that, I will pursue you to study at UST. But Father, I'm not sure of what career to pursue. Your mentor before told you already to choose between priesthood or farming. Yes, but I considered taking up literatures, law or medicine. Brother, I discouraged you to take the law because you are not able to practice it later on. And the political country of our country this time was not in a good mood. Hijo, the course that I wanted you to pursue is under the faculty of Philosophy and Letters, major in Philosophy. But I'm not prepared.
[18:29]Pepe, this decision is not mine alone. I've consulted the comrades that will provide you a monthly allowance. But our parents weren't permit me to leave. We don't have to tell them yet. They'll only know about it after you've left. What happens to Leonor? Pepe, why do you ask so many questions? For once stop thinking about yourself.
[18:52]Rizal's departure to the Spain was kept secret even to his parents inured to avoid detection by the Spanish authorities. And the friars.
[19:07]Pepe, here are your passport and ticket! You're travelling first class. Thank you, Uncle Antonio. Jose Mercado? I thought I wouldn't use that name? That's just for now so that officials can't trace and detain you. Once you arrive in Europe you can use Rizal again. Pepe, don't disappoint us. Many people are counting on you. Our country has suffered so much. I'll try my best, Uncle Antonio. How's Leonor? I sent her to her cousins. She doesn't know anything about this. Adios. Adios, brother.
[20:01]Rizal's first and second travel abroad. I've already missed our one friend. It's been a long time again. Did you know that he's coming today? Look. He's here. Bienvenida, my amigo. Bienvenida, my amigo. Gracias. Thanks. Let's go to my compartment.
[20:38]Also I love the panoramic beauty and livelihood people. That's really amazing, amigo. Congrats again, amigo. Let's chat, amigo. Where's the Paciano? How is it? Well, actually, I've already finished it. However, the problem here is about publishing it. So you mean you have a problem about financial? Uh, yes. Definitely. I have a money here but I don't know if this is enough. Are you sure about it? Yes, of course. Oh, this is a big amount. Sure that it could really help me. I hope so. Thank you, my friend, Maximo. You're welcome, my friend. Thank you. I should go. Bye. Man has no better weapon than his intelligence. No other force but his heart. I wrote this novel to convey the violence of foreigners who think of us as Indians who have no rights. Filipinos who have dreams for their country and suffering paying for the sins of those who pull one's cap over one's eyes. Noli Me Tangere. Basilio, Basilio, where are you? Help me. Help, help Basilio.
[21:50]Damas and Caballero, I would like to introduce to you my son, Don Juan Crisostomo Ibarra. He just arrived from Europe. foreigner in his own country. Ibarra kissed the priest's hand. Ibarra continues to walk his way through the door of his house, leaving Teodora grieving for a Rizal's expected death.
[22:40]The Execution and Death. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. You are charged with rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy. And you don't have the right to cross-examine with the witnesses against you. Cops! Rizal! This is my first time I hear such as utter words from you, Andrade. It appears that you're good of it. What happened was not fair. They didn't give us enough chances. They manipulated the proceedings. How come that you're so angry. In fact, I'm the one who's going to die. I can't even accept this, Rizal. I shall resign from my duties in the government. But why? I will go back to Spain. I am ashamed to you. I am ashamed to all of you because I failed. I'm so sorry, Rizal. There's nothing to be ashamed, Andrade. It's okay. It's really okay. The Execution and Death.
