Students and teachers can watch the highly anticipated historical biopic “Quezon” at a special price when the film hits Philippine theaters on October 15.
TBA Studios announced that tickets for “Quezon” will be available for only ₱250 to students and teachers nationwide. To avail of the discount, they simply need to present a valid school ID at participating cinemas.
Daphne O. Chiu-Soon, TBA Studios president and COO, said the initiative aims to encourage audiences to experience the film as it was designed to be seen.
“The best way to watch ‘Quezon’ is on the big screen. We are encouraging Filipinos to watch and experience ‘Quezon’ in the cinema, where it is meant to be seen,” she said.
Chiu-Soon, who also serves as one of the film’s producers, added, “TBA Studios designed ‘Quezon’ to be a true cinematic experience. This is evident from the film’s star-studded ensemble cast — including Jericho Rosales playing the role of Manuel L. Quezon and our ‘import’ Iain Glen of the hit fantasy television series ‘Game of Thrones’ playing Leonard Wood — to its entirely world-class technical and artistic execution.”
While the studio is open to bringing “Quezon” to streaming platforms, Chiu-Soon said this will not happen in the immediate future.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog, “Quezon” concludes TBA Studios’ acclaimed “Bayaniverse” trilogy, which also includes 2015’s record-breaking “Heneral Luna” and 2018’s “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.”
The film follows Manuel L. Quezon during the American occupation. According to the synopsis: “When his fight for Philippine independence from the United States is put to the test, Manuel L. Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In his relentless quest for power, he eventually faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 Philippine presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.”
The ensemble cast features Jericho Rosales, Iain Glen, Benjamin Alves as young Quezon, and Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo. Arron Villaflor reprises his role as Joven Hernando, with Cris Villanueva portraying the older version of the character. Other cast members include Romnick Sarmenta, JC Santos, Karylle, Jake Macapagal, Bodjie Pascua, Angeli Bayani, Jojit Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa, Therese Malvar, Ana Abad Santos, Ketchup Eusebio, and Nico Locco.
Although it serves as the finale to the “Bayaniverse,” Chiu-Soon emphasized that “Quezon” is also a stand-alone film.
“Quezon” opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on October 15. An international release will follow at a later date.
For details on the special ticket price, contact your preferred cinema.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a press release from TBA Studios, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.