Ganito Kami Noon Paano Kayo Ngayon

Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?[!] Note: Hi A Blockmates! Here are some compiled summaries, analyses, and reviews of the film found online. Tried to filter para yung more substantial takeaways sana yung nandito. The central theme though na nasa reviews seems to be revolving around “Who is a Filipino?” or establishing the “Filipino identity.” Director: Eddie Romero Release Date: December 25, 1976 **It bagged a number of awards at the 1977 Gawad Urian and the 1977 FAMAS including Best Picture and Best Film honors. It also won the 1976 Festival Prize for Best Film at the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival.  Synopsis The film follows a naive peasant through his leap of faith to become a member of an imagined community. It is set at the turn of the 20th century and explores the adventures and calamities of a simple, provincial young man named ‘Kulas’/Nicolas Ocampo (Christopher de Leon) with the struggle for Philippine independence as a backdrop to his story. Kulas is unwittingly sent to look for the bastard son of a Spanish friar. Deciding to try his luck in the city, Kulas arrives in Manila at the time of the Philippine Revolution against Spain. ‘Diding’/Matilde Diaz Patron (Gloria Diaz) attracts Kulas and he falls in love. Kulas befriends a Chinese merchant and together they cheer the arriving Americans during the Philippine-American War. As Kulas matures, he yearns to find the meaning of being Filipino by seeking and determining his true nationality.  Summary {otherpapers.com/Music-and-Movies/Literature-Movie-Analysis-Ganito-Kami-NoonPaano/12927.html} After the unfortunate death of Kulas's mother, after the disastrous fire that consumed completely the makeshift house they called home, Kulas finally decided to leave their barrio to search for a new beginning - a new life by travelling to see the country. With him is his horse he fondly called - Kidlat. Along with Kidlat, together they witnessed an event that completely changed his life. To their surprise, they saw wicked bandits running after a Spanish friar named Padre Gil. Kulas, touched by the request of the friar to save and bring him back to his friary, innocently brought him back to town. Seeing the innocence and purity in Kulas's heart Padre Gil shared his deepest secret to Kulas, a son he borne while being a priest. Owing his life to Kulas, the priest had one more request - look for the lost son who was believed to live in the nearby town and bring him to Manila. The quest was never easy going through an unfamiliar terrain and meeting hostile people. But then again, fate was good to Kulas that after he had smoothly took Bindoy, Padre Gil’s son, from his home, he met a beautiful woman - Diding who immediately caught his heart and changed his life. Diding was an actress whose personal desire is to be known and acknowledged by the whole world as a beautiful and good actress. For the first couple of days Kulas and Bindoy travelled with the Zarzuela actors, who included Diding. Diding's father Fortunato who happened to have done a misdemeanor prior to their travel, led this said group. Being cold in the eyes of the guardia civil the group was caught then eventually released. They continued to travel without the group, as requested by Diding, and along the way they met a Chinese merchant – Lim, whom they asked to accompany them to Manila. On their way to Manila, Kulas and Lim got the chance to take a glimpse of each others stories. Upon reaching Manila, Lim brought them to his house. Still not knowing anything in Manila, Kulas asked Lim to help him find the place where he would be bringing in the young boy Bindoy to Padre Gil. Reaching the residence of Padre Gil, Kulas told the guards that Bindoy is The following day. One day. Unfortunately. she would pay it back with the appropriate interest. somebody like . One thing led to another and the two was able to escape the prison. everybody is an Indio. Apparently Bindoy doesn't want to study and just wanted to be with Kulas and work. Kulas did not allow this to happen and told Bindoy that he has to study so that he will not grow up like Kulas who knows practically nothing. Don Tibor disagreed and told him that except for Filipinos like him. During his trip. he simply continued spending good moments with her. Kulas said that a Filipino is one who is well bread. Before Padre Gil went back to Spain. Seeing Kulas. There was a faithful . Analysis of Time: The movie shows the time of Spanish colonization nearing its' end. Don Tibor admitted to Kulas that he is married to a woman in Iloilo. Immediately Kulas was imprisoned and was brought to the prison cell along with all the rebels. educated and trustworthy. This woke Kulas to his proper senses and left Diding. He made sure that the son of Padre Gil . Noble person as he is. Don Tibor asked Kulas what he thinks of a real Filipino. Kulas was bailed-out by a man named Don Tibor. Padre Gil requested Kulas to take care of Bindoy and give him the love and care he had never done and can never give to Bindoy. the rebel. Without hesitation. Lim was killed. Kulas sent Bindoy to school. Kulas was exposed to social gatherings of the rich and famous. He took this opportunity and offered marriage to Diding. Kulas was interrogated and questioned by the Spaniards regarding the rebels. The wife of Don Tibor told Kulas that she would bring him back to Ilo-ilo. During the war. Eventually Don Tibor admitted that he is the able lawyer of Padre Gil and he was tasked by Padre Gil to bring him out of the prison. he still lacks something that can really make him happy. the soldiers sent him to prison cell along with Kidlat. Don Tibor helped Kulas. As the war continued. Even with the wealth that Kulas has. he told them who the truth of who Filipinos are. he left a lifetime fortune to Kulas that made him an instant successor of a big amount of money and a vast property. somebody whom he can share his life with. This discussion was heard by Diding and led her to ask Kulas for marriage. On the other hand. One day he noticed that Diding and Don Tibor is acting strangely that led to his dismay and out of anger he hit Don Tibor because of his conclusion that there was something between them. Good hearted as he is. and the two proceeded to the house of Lim where they both were treated and taken cared of until the Americans came and freed the Filipinos against the Spaniards. Diding was so impressed with all the changes and the possessions he has and was happy for him. Fighting for what they believed in. In one of their conversations.Diding. In one of those gatherings.Bindoy finished his studies and he went back to his province.the son of Padre Gil. they saw kids playing and with the better and honed man that he is. not believing Kulas. Don Tibor started asking Kulas his relationship with Padre Gil but he did not say a thing. Don Tibor met an accident and left him paralyzed. Diding declined his offer and told him that she has other plans and she still has a lot of things she needs to do. She told him that should she accept the assistance that he is offering. something that can give him sense of pride and achievement. Diding was not at all happy with the turn of events and admitted that she has spent her life with Don Tibor since the start even during the time when she was married to Kulas. set in the mythical pre-colonial past. If one was keen enough one would see that there were no children in the streets and women were always inside the house. scratchy fabrics the people wore. and Kamakalawa. a Spanish friar who manipulates him into taking his son Bindoy (Dranreb) to Manila. drama. a term that had been reserved for Spanish citizens born in these islands. "What is a Filipino?". the unexpected exchange of gunshots. a Chinese trader who gives . we have pondered the question. The production design by Peque Gallaga and Laida Lim is wonderfully evocative . To these elements Romero adds music by Lutgardo Labad .. but is so vibrant and droll that it never feels like the essay section of a dreaded social studies exam. In its skilful fusion of comedy. as if it were our patriotic duty to suffer through the hero's tribulations and stifle the urge to shout. was particularly interested in Philippine history . What great faces . a naïve young man named Kulas arrives in Manila and comes into possession of a fortune. He's such an appealing protagonist that even if Kulas is a dolt and we sometimes feel like kicking him in the head. its casual. (I have had it with costumes that look like they still have their price tags from SM). Paano Kayo Ngayon (This Is How We Were. Ganito Kami Noon reminds us of the time when the Metro Manila Film Festival actually tried to combine artistic ambition with box-office appeal. though it wasn't really that evident in the story because the focus was on the story the main character. (The locals were called "indios". A sure sign of the end of the colonial era is that the affluent.) From the first shot of a funeral in a churchyard overgrown with weeds. and its depiction of life as theater (complete with a traveling troupe). that before we know it. but the Katipunan is making its presence felt and there is a general feeling that the Spanish are finished. Jr. who cut his teeth on American B-movies.he made the epic Aguila. we root for him. Kulas.A.you can smell the burnt wax in the churches and feel the rough.com/article/117053/jessica-zafra--define-filipino-ganito-kami-noon-paano-kayongayon} Ganito Kami Noon.portrayal of the situation Filipinos were in . the relentless fear in Filipinos where ever they are to stay and the evident abusive superiority of the Spanish race over Filipinos. it was the time that small feuds came forth. The capital is in chaos . educated locals have taken to calling themselves "Filipino". "Patayin ninyo na 'yan para makauwi na kami!" (Kill him now so we can go home!) Writer-director Eddie Romero makes his case with such a light touch.a callow youth who makes his way in the world with the unexpected help of benefactors such as Padre Gil (E.it is still held by the Spanish. not actors performing for the camera or getting ready for their selfies. and operetta. Romero. How Are You Now) is a film that constantly asks. Since it was the end of the Spanish colonization. Kulas is played by the young Christopher De Leon before fame and awards got to him. Kulas strikes me as an Asian cousin of Pip from Great Expectations . In 1898. during the brief period between the declaration of Philippine independence and the Philippine-American War. it also reminds us of the influence of Fellini on Filipino cinema in the 70s. This again serves as a proof that the feuds among the barangays  Review #1 (by Jessica Zafra) {interaksyon. keeps us so amused. The average historical film tries to guilt us into liking it. almost throwaway social commentary. Lim (Tsing Tong Tsai).the gwardya sibil. Rocha).the extras all look like regular people. Though the latter was considered to be normal in their time. Made in 1976 and now showing at Power Plant Cinema in a digital restoration by the ABSCBN Archives and Central Digital Lab. in which history transpires through the eyes of Fernando Poe. the film pulls us into the late 19th century.a vocal chorus commenting on the action. It does not have the grinding sense of seriousness and self-importance that makes the typical historical film a chore to watch. In Ganito Kami Noon. Kulas comes upon people and . There's a new kind of Spaniard.  Review #2 {philstar. Romero who is both the director and co-scriptwriter (with Roy Iglesias) goes back to a colorful time in our history — the last days of Spanish colonial rule and the early conquest by the Americans — and asks the age-old question of who and what we are as a nation. ambitious young woman. Vivid and exuberant. The theme or themes are universal. withouth the capacity for self-determination.him passage to Manila. Paano Kayo Ngayon stands the test of time. meanders his way through life. In this case it's Atong. and most shockingly for a Filipino movie.a. One day he is an indio arrested by the Spanish. his heart crushed yet again by the deceitful yet honest Diding (She did say she valued fame more than love). Tibor replies. Throughout Kulas’s adventures. the lawyer who teaches him the social graces and introduces him to society. Nicolas Ocampo. one that is blacker than coal. played by the great Leopoldo Salcedo. "Isa siyang pari. Later Kulas. there is more to life than romantic love. and Tibor (Eddie Garcia). the shady impresario who gets himself into all sorts of scrapes and somehow worms out of them. there's a beautiful. who is naturally naïve but sensible and pragmatic. the movie tosses around ideas that the viewers can think about. much as we continue to struggle with the question of who we are. The actors give life to flesh-and-blood characters. its hero learns. Then there's the quintessential Dickensian character. Who is he? It's a question he must grapple with whether he cares to or not. the next day accused of being a Spanish spy. Not yet. teeming world beyond the screen and urges us to embrace it. It uses the different cinematic elements creatively and effectively. but it's almost worth it to be fooled by him. played with disarming simplicity and sincerity by a very young Christopher de Leon. but you could be one someday. Am I a Filipino? Kulas asks his mentor. Paano Kayo Ngayon summons up the big. To the elitist Tibor. Then as now.com/entertainment/2013/11/18/1257870/three-great-movies-cinema-one-originals2013-festival} Eddie Romero’s epic 1976 classic film Ganito Kami Noon. identifies himself as Spanish.) As in Great Expectations. violent convict Baltao (Johnny Vicar) whom Kulas befriends. Ganito Kami Noon. someone says. Tibor. and draws his gun. is in a brothel with Atong. the manager of the traveling theater group. "Malaking karangalan iyon.k. who starts out being neither Spanish nor Filipino. Diding (Gloria Diaz at her most spectacular). We may not be bothered by the issue of national identity now. the matter is a puzzlement. The movie focuses on a pure-hearted country bumpkin Kulas a. who toys with our hero's affections." (He's a priest) Kulas tells little Bindoy when they set out to meet the boy's father. he gets an elusive answer. Salcedo is a joy to watch: you know you can't trust anything Atong says. Throughout the film. the next day an indio fighting the Americans. what our national identity is. Kulas. Another client takes umbrage at overhearing anti-Spanish statements. and a scary. except when problems of regionalism and post-colonial values and the issues of running the government and ordinary folk’s weaknesses come up. Such as being part of a nation. carried along by circumstance. The central character confronts this question every step of the way and each time. Happiness isn't everything." (It's a great honor. And most of all. the label "Filipino" must be earned through education and achievement. the film muses on issues of identity and race. A travelling Chinese merchant born in the country is also called a Filipino.” or “makiri” (flirtatious on a simple level and a loose woman on a real level. wealth. eyes Diding with desire. was not a major studio. for she is “showbiz na showbiz.html} Kulas is a slow-witted young man. Diding isn’t your typical blushing maiden of yore — certainly not Maria Clara. The latter endows Kulas with a .’ It originally referred to a person of pure Spanish descent born in the country. dramatic and often funny. thus it could qualify as an indie film. A review of Philippine history: Why are there a few Filipino families blessed with so much power and wealth. He lost his house. One may point out anachronisms in period details but in spite of them. as may be gleaned from the production design. Being born in the country seems to be the main criteria. the term evolved. It throbs with life largely due to the music score by Lutgardo Labad whose original and adapted work is realized from scant instrumental resources. and though loyal to Kulas. These characters form a rich tapestry of Philippine life. There is a rebel (Johnny Vicar) who is high-strung.A. Kulas’ ilustrado lawyer Don Tibor (Eddie Garcia) may be likened to today’s politician — rich and flexible. intransigent and emotional — human frailties that are a liability during the Revolution.” lusting after stardom. Who/what is a Filipino? The film’s greatness lies in its exploration of the Filipino question. Kulas meets. but also maybe crime? “Behind every great fortune is a great crime. loses.com/2013/07/ganito-kami-noon-paano-kayo-ngayon. Kulas gets confounded with the different definitions of ‘Filipino. Now. as suggested in the movie. the company that produced the movie. This is what makes the dramatis personae interesting. Kind-hearted and gullible Kulas searches out for a boy named Bindoy and reunites the kid with his grateful father. The relatively low budget is a give-away.blogspot. the movie is generally able to capture the mood and nostalgic atmosphere of an era long gone. But. and Romero makes his picaresque tale effective. sexually active womanizer but benevolent Spanish friar Padre Corcuera (E. Kulas meets a wily.situations that make him wonder about his being a Filipino. The characters are real and full of surprises. then meets again the woman of his dreams Diding (Gloria Diaz lovely then as now). Maybe Wikipedia erroneously refers to the movie as a “Filipino romantic musical drama” because the Wiki contributor saw just bits of the movie — in particular its early third which saw the enamored Kulas imagining himself singing a duet with the unpolished talent that’s Diding. People take advantage of his naivety. Hemisphere. and ladylove. much like Voltaire’s Candide. one thing they cannot take away from him is his Filipino identity. In the course of the movie. One thing clear is that in spite of its limited production budget and location requirements. Today’s generation would add: She’s “user-friendly. Diding is referred to by Kulas’ ward Bindoy as “kiri. and real-estate properties visible “as far as the eye can see? Patronage. Rocha) who becomes his padrino and eventually passes on to him great wealth.  Review #3 {sinepatrol. However. his encounters with several other characters are worthy of a serious novel. There is a Chinoy family represented by a merchant (Tsing Tong Tsai) who is hardworking.” Another character. low-key and reliable. a friar named Padre Gil Corcuera. in those days anyway). Romero’s grand period piece and costume drama on the adventures and misadventures of Everyman (Every Filipino) is effective now as then. and in his travels.” The Spaniard asks Kulas to bring to Manila his illegitimate son called Bindoy (Dranreb). wordpress. that is the essence of the film entitled “Ganito Kami Noon.com/2012/11/28/ganito-kami-noon-paano-kayo-ngayon/} The story is about a simple but kind-hearted farmer named Kulas who was orphaned early in the beginning of the film by the death of his mother. Just like Jose Rizal. he was called Tagalog. He then hikes off insurrectos. he abandons his love for Diding and shifts his love to his country. his only known relative. What struck me in particular is how Kulas. in the old days. The Filipinos then have no sense of nationality. Kulas approaches orphans and reminds them to call themselves Filipinos. This is born out of a painful choice. the violence of the history. He gets transformed from a lowly indio into a rich senyorito. and protector of our fellow men. He asks a Visayan lawyer named Tibor if he can rightly be called Filipino. and he used to call himself that way until the middle where he slowly grasped the problem with his society. the film seemed to be a simple love story between a simple young man and his beautiful yet ambitious love interest. as if his heartbreaks over Diding isn’t enough already. . and preserve the dignity and freedom our ancestors have fought for. but one he decided for himself and stood by until the end. The young man finds a worthy cause to live for. at the beginning. natives are called by the regions they live. or the islands they are from. Tibor says that in order to be called a Filipino. In the beginning. It is being able to fight a grander cause. in the end. utilizing the satirical aspect of ignorance and bliss in expressing a serious political message. Kulas had seen it all. which makes it a lot sadder. and since the Philippines is an archipelago. The viewers will reach the same conclusion as Kulas did at the end of the film: Being Filipinos doesn’t only mean the physical ties we have with the land. Kulas is swept on the tumultuous history of Philippine revolution as well as the struggle of the society to define itself after being freed from its colonial master. who was heartbroken. but the movie subtly picks up important lessons along the way. I guess what’s heartwarming with the story is in the end.  Review #5 {scribd. It is not enough to be born in the country in order to Filipino. Paano Kayo Ngayon?”. the cruelty and unequal treatment. Kulas was able to define and call himself as a Filipino. nor he doesn’t know any reason why he’s called as one. but fellow Filipinos as well. has no idea of what a Filipino is.house and a huge sum of money. a fragmented kind of nation surfaces. One should also love his country through actions. You see. one must be a worthy and valuable person. Because of an errand for a priest. Kulas. with each minority defining themselves through their narrowed viewpoint and not calling themselves Filipinos as a whole.com/document/265051567/Ganito-kami-ngayon} A type of familial literature that highlights the cultural and societal aspect of the Filipino experience during the colonization period and positively portrays the unfinished journey of the Filipinos toward liberty. He is disgusted at so-called Filipinos collaborating with the enemies. as a result of a long colonization of Spain. or with tradition. then newly be called a a group of to join the  Review #4 {sentimentalfreak. the Spaniards and the Americans. The Gist: At first glance. or even with our family. fight for what is good for our country. The film perfectly depicts that the Spaniards are not the only ones who abused the Filipinos. It means recognizing ourselves as the protector of this land. realizes that a Filipino is someone who loves or will love the created Filipino nation. The film courageously represented the harsh realities of the Filipinos during the different times of colonization by foreign invaders. producer and National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts. film director. a. he still did nothing. and the main character “Kulas/Nicolas Ocampo” (Chrsitopher de Leon). and tomorrow. it addresses the struggle of the Filipino people to define and brand themselves as Filipinos. Paano Kayo Ngayon” delved between the complexity of racial and cultural identity which in turn produced a type of film that easily portrayed social realism. the director of the said movie. the film would seem to be ‘just another socio-economic film about a very terrible history of a 3rd world country’. Kulas’ fortunes and misfortunes encompass social issues that were experienced during the Spanish regime. He devoted his life to the commerce of cinema. Eddie Romero portrayed this apolitical issue (in terms of the Spanish Rule) by imbuing each character in the film with a unique “Filipino persona”. became the gateway to answer this cultural query. today. with the help of the foreign elites. It all started when Kulas was unwittingly sent to find a friar’s son at the height of the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Colonizers. his feelings and emotions in order for him to realize what being a true Filipino really is. The story circumvented with the idea of identifying the real definition of being a Filipino/Pilipino. politics. In the end. He then decided to join the “insurrectos” in the mountains. His fluidity to the ways of the historical Filipino society is what makes him both amiable and frustrating. screenwriter. and culture. During this plight. This is one the reasons why this film meticulously tackles what the real Filipino is and should be yesterday. hope and curiosity never left him. hope. These series of events created elements of doubt. he realized that he needed to overcome these mundane temptations and that love for his own country should have been his primary principle. As a matter of fact.Eddie Romero. His movie “Ganito Kami Noon. and was also known for films that tackled Philippine history. He seemed to portray a passive side to the changes that were happening within his society. Paano Kayo Ngayon” is a film that utilized a humorous atmosphere to stunningly depict the blatant yet ignored state of the Philippines during the Spanish and American colonization era. The story progressed until Kulas experienced both the “indio” and “señorito” life that subsequently led him to doubt his actions. and Filipino elitists that consider themselves the “True Filipinos”. theatre folks. Despite of all of this. This factor can be defined by critically analyzing how Kulas dealt with all the misadventures that he experienced during the whole movie. The films’ complexity and dynamicity paved the way for the identification of several representations of this identity. after being imbued with wealth and considerable knowledge about his society. Chinese merchants. was an award-winning Filipino filmmaker. and love that furthermore enhanced the plot as the story progressed. H came across Filipino insurgents. “Ganito kami Noon. even if the world is cruel to him. For one. The character of Kulas represented an invisible spectator of the conflicts between the Spanish and the Filipino revolutionaries. particularly Diding (Gloria Diaz) whom he fell in love with eventually. Spanish soldiers. he met several significant characters that influenced his intuition and way of life as the story progressed.) Sino/Ano ang Pilipino batay sa pelikula? To the passive viewe’s eye. . This was because Kulas walked between the line of the pleasures of wealth and the reality of nationalism. “struggle”. The film enlivens the element for the birth of the identity of the Filipinos. But the more active viewer would see that this is not the case. He knew the perspective of both sides yet he still was indifferent and apathetic. He answers and tackles issues and problems with simplicity and naivety. The said movie highlighted the long-lived hardships of the Filipinos to achieve independence from the Spaniards. Spanish vicars. Maturity and revolutionary becomes a more highlighted idea in his mind. has no idea of what a Filipino is. at the beginning.effect of the long colonization of Spain to the Filipino identity. Diding showed a dark side of the Filipino identity. for he realized how lethargic and indifferent her acts were towards on loving him and loving her own country. exhibited a type of an adaptive persona. and as a part of the same nation. he also showed a .) When Kulas saw him again after returning Bindoy to his real father. He showed a persona of youth and simplicity wherein everything was new and every change in ideology provided an abrupt shift in his life. This is because in the old days. It showed how the formation of the revolution was a long-term process within the Filipino society. was one of the main personas that blatantly exemplified the identity of the Filipinos. Diding.Kulas. a passive-active main character in the film portrayed a naïve and a simple “Filipino”. a trait dissimilar to what Kulas showed in the film. wherein she has this “go with the flow” attitude. However. The next character is Bindoy. the lover of Kulas. He was requested by the friar to help and guide Kulas with all his problems and necessities. another character surfaced which was named Don Tibor. b. which is being capable of handling responsibilities and always ready for service. However. Bindoy hurriedly hugged Kulas and not his real father. He was a rich Filipino/Hiligaynon lawyer from Ilo-ilo that was affiliated with Friar Gil Corcuera. after witnessing a lot of consequent tragedies and deaths involving the people that put him in his seat of wealth and glory (Spaniards and fellow “Filipinos”). on the other hand. and were constantly struggling in resisting change. the natives are primarily distinguished and identified by the regions where they lived. may it be due to the colonial mentality or just plain fear and intimidation from those who were sitting on the seat of power. expressed how Filipinos before were all in doubt when it comes to pursuing independence and expressing resistance. he did mischievous actions in order to escape from the grasp of the ones controlling him (teachers). Her constant battle of loving Kulas and “unloving” him. This constant apathy led Kulas to break his ties with her.) During the part wherein Bindoy was sent to school. This showed how some Filipino revolutionaries before were clandestinely living side-by-side with the enemy with a concealed truth of pursuing independence through means of violence and intransigence. This is the part wherein he becomes an active persona in the film. Her character portrayed the after . This in turn let each minority define themselves through a very narrowed perspective and not calling themselves Filipinos as a race. and since the Philippines is an archipelago. She was somewhat a static character that somehow accepts change without further resistance or defiance. resistance to change and loving one’s own affiliated origin. a. The transitions that he had experienced and the misfortunes that he in the latter resolved were all primarily tackled with bright optimism. her actions and her words somehow depict a part of the Filipino identity during the stay of the Spaniards in the country. which was lethargy towards nationalism and being slaves of change and constant influence. Tibor displayed a different bearing of the Filipino identity. “alienation”. (Real father = Change | | Kulas = Familiar) Meanwhile. he realized that ignorance would not save his country or his loved ones. what struck me the most is how Kulas. Some instances were shown in the movie wherein the stated traits were shown. Another example for a Filipino trait that was exhibited by Bindoy. the child that was returned by Kulas to his Friar Father. However. nor he doesn’t know any reason why he is referred as one. Her unwillingness to resist proved how Filipinos then have no sense of nationality or were malignantly influenced by the colonizers. If her character is critically analyzed. a fragmented national identity was exercised amongst the citizens. the real father of Bindoy. or the islands they were from. This trait shows how Filipinos were loyal to the thing they are/were familiar with. Kulas left the house without even knowing that she loved him and Leonor also died inside the house after the Americans claimed it. even are contradictory with each other. but fellow Filipinos as well. Even though the revolutions. wherein desire was somewhat a priority partnered with service and responsibility. Her character might be very passive and invisible in the film. we wanted to know ourselves. and etc. In terms of what the characters said verbally Filipinos are defined by a. c. a lot of people are still ignorant on what it really means to be a Filipino.) Cause/Virtues d. Her character is very essential to the film and to the society for it showed a side of the Filipino identity that inexplicably highlighted the silent gestures of the Filipinos when it comes to talking about their pursuit of independence. with the dawn of colonialism.) Familial origin b. Subsequently. it does not deny the fact that these plights of resistance and defiance started for the sole cause of being identified as an independent and existent self-governing nation. and the spectator-like identity of the public when it comes to abuse and corruption of the government. they would all have varied answers.) Paano nakatulong ang mga kaganapan noong ikalabinsiyam na siglo sa pagbuo ng "Pilipino"? The revolution signaled an era to the pursuit of national identification and expanding cultural recognition. however this concealment effectively displays a general trait that majority of the Filipinos during the Spanish colonization period exhibit. this trait became a bearer of misfortunes for Leonor. All of these verbal definitions were given directly by each of the characters unique perspective. for it all lies within the different traits of the characters which were mentioned before. people were unsure and doubtful of who they were and what they should call themselves. The film showed the reality that if you asked Filipinos then. had quite a number of flaws and errors in both it’s leadership and implementaion. This supports how her innocence and silence could’ve led to her dismay. Even today. The different events . This uncertainness and doubt led the Filipinos to shape a common national identity. with the help of Tibor’s character perfectly depicts that the Spaniards were not the only ones who abused Filipinos. Her character explicitly portrayed how Filipinos before were too indifferent about the state of their society. this was his stratified perspective on the social caste system during the Spanish colonization period and also his deceitful tendencies when it comes to his selfish desires.) Paano nabuo ang konseptong "Pilipino"? The concept of being a Filipino emerged due to ignorance and confusion. Last. these are not the only elements that were given by the film. The film. reformations. whom you’re fighting for. which then led to the eventual recognition of a Filipino identity. b. but certainly not the least is Leonor. It also portrayed a part of the Filipino identity before. which was secretly attracted to the main character. Although. what factor matters the most is what you’re fighting for. a maid that settles inside the house of Kulas. and we can thank Eddie Romero for that. that is what it means to be Filipino. Before. This means that we wanted to create a name for ourselves. nationalism was born. Then. This identity was important for us to remember why we were fighting in the first place. or more directly. “passivity and spectator-like indifference”. and what you are ready to sacrifice for your identity and for your nation.more prominent counter-argument for this trait. however. and most of them. It may be because of the mentality that the Spaniards forcefully implemented to the Filipinos paired by its abusive government. So what is a Filipino? Who are the Filipinos? The film answers these questions quite intricately.) Character/Beliefs c.)Nationalism. These actions done by the forefathers of the Filipino race established an identity that will be recognized not only by the colonizers but by all nations. Nowadays. cause it. Corruption is still evident. Eddie Romero really showed and displayed the reality of the historical experiences that the Filipinos experience before. Social stratification is also still evident in the Filipino community. especially former dependencies. and as an independent country. The film “Ganito Kami Noon. rather by foreign invaders. They are the ones who are constantly trying to remind us that we are Filipinos and that we must never forget. eventually becoming abusive. or other pressures to control or influence other countries. People are still treated and identified by wealth and status. and justice was only for those who could pay for it. but now fellow Filipinos duly appointed and elected by the masses. selfish. Paano Kayo Ngayon?” is not only to recapitulate everything that happened and compare it with the reality today but to also compare the things that the Filipinos will also plan to happen in the future. These actions eventually led to the deterioration of the Filipino identity that was just recently recognized. and everyone before them were thrown aside. The Filipinos were too caught up with “victory” from the Spaniards that it was too late to realize the real cause on why the Americans suddenly sprouted out of nowhere— to make us willingly surrender to them and to colonize us without us knowing.) Paano maaaring sagutin sa kasalukuyan ang titulo ng pelikula? To answer the title “Ganito Kami Noon. the use of economic. the Filipinos became so used to oppression and abuse that this overwhelming and common experience in the society became a social norm. The people before were too caught up about the past that their future was already being slowly influenced by a new culture. there is an upside to this generation. all the efforts of the revolution. cultural. our minds and our hearts with their acts of “kindness” and “support”. it brings to light how life changed continuously as we were under Spanish colonization. They were treated by wealth and status. selfish and abusive people are still existent in the outskirts of the socioeconomic and political society of the Filipino. Paano Kayo Ngayon”. Also. even though the Filipinos already exercise autonomy and democracy.that were experienced during the 19 th century helped establish our united dream of having an identity as a sovereign nation. This is where Neocolonialism kicks in. subtly utilizes a satirical way of tackling serious political concepts that remind its audience the true meaning of being a Filipino. and her con of a father. may it be by culture or by actions. amidst all of these negativities it’s not entirely bad though. more and more intellectuals and functionally literates are living in the Philippines. The revolution itself exemplified the Filipino identity— sacrifice for the betterment. and just like that. e. there were quite a few people that still lived with goodness and positivity. By the time we realized the game they were trying to play at. they’ve already won. They’ve already entered our homes. always the betterment. Social caste systems were like templates of finding your own identity. Travel and transport were regulated. there are still some who embody the ideals of our forefathers. of one’s country and fellow countrymen. Before. not a colony. most people were heavily influenced by the harsh conditions of the society. Although some of them mostly use their gifts for their own benefit. They couldn’t travel without being held back at profusely distributed checkpoints. The “Big Brother Effect” of the Americans was already in action. However. imprints of colonization still linger intrinsically within us. Now. political. a Westernized one. for the film doesn’t highlight the revolution itself but rather. People who always want to be above everybody else and always ready to give in to his or her mundane desires. However. d.) Nagkaroon ba ng pagbabago sa kahulugan at praktika ng konseptong ito mula sa pananakop ng mga Espanyol hanggang sa pagpasok ng mga Amerikano? The arrival of the Americans not only threatened the budding identity of the Filipinos but also slowly overpowered it. The film is one of the rare 1970s movies that tackled . manipulative and opportunistic like Diding. manipulative. and to preserve the identity and the dignity that our ancestors have fought for. . and the protectors of our fellow men. Lastly. This emerged out of a painful choice. or even with our families. being able to fight a grander cause. and that is to be a Filipino. the film made its audience realize that being a Filipino does not only mean the physical ties we have with the land. but one he decided and stood by until the end. I suppose what’s really heartwarming with the story is in the end. fight and live for the betterment of our country.socially-conscious dramas against the backdrop of history and the Filipino’s search for identity without falling into cliches. when Kulas was now able to define and call himself as a Filipino. it also means the responsibility that we intrisically accept and implement as the protectors of this land. or with our culture. 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