Characters
The main protagonist of the film
Kulas
The war during which the film takes place.
Philippine-American War
Who kills Melchora?
The American soldier
The national animal and symbol of the Philippines.
The carabao
The old man who accompanies Kulas as his guardian in their journey
Apoy Buroy
The year in which the film takes place.
1901
The imaginary city said to be the city of spirits Apoy Buroy mentioned to Kulas.
Biringan
The symbol of death and destruction that colonialism causes
Fire
The name given to the "demon child" by Kulas?
Bola
The number of bells captured by American forces following Balangiga.
3
The necklace given to Kulas by his grandfather symbolizes Kulas' transition into what?
Manhood
The symbol of resistance. These objects were returned to Balangiga in 2018.
Balangiga Bells
The species of animal Melchora is
Carabao
The Philippine island on which Balangiga is located.
Samar
The item Kulas' grandfather gives him before his death.
A Necklace
The crazy monk/priest is the personified symbol of this failed colonial power.
Spanish Colonial Empire
The "Grand Woman of the Revolution" or the woman Kulas' carabao Melchora was named after.
Melchora Aquino
The name of the American general who issued the "Kill and Burn" order?
General Jacob H. Smith
The number of rivers Apoy Buroy said needed to be crossed in order to reach Biringan.
7
A Bolo