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The story of Jose Abad Santos is weaved together through interviews with descendants, top World War 2 Philippine historians, official documents, and excerpts from articles written by Abad Santos' son, Pepito, who was with his father through his last days.
The documentary centers on the 1945 Battle of Manila, where over 100,000 civilians died during the 29-day conflict, destroying the city. Decades later, the film features seven survivors sharing their haunting memories of the event.
