The locations of the movie brought the audience back to the Philippines in the 19th century. The beautifully-structured churches, the houses made of bamboo, the horses and the telegrams emphasized the lack of technology in the country during this period. The lighting and shadows were also done in a way that highlighted the intensity and seriousness of the movie. There were scenes that were also well-manifested such as the flashback of Luna’s childhood. The works of a steady camera in this scene brought a light and nostalgic feeling to the audience just like what Luna was feeling as he was reminiscing the good old days. The war scenes of the movie were shown with violence and brutality. The bloodshed caused by the war were definitely engrained in the minds of the audience. The death of Luna was also dramatized and seeing it in action made the audience weep for the murder of the honorable general. According to an interview, one of the producers said that intense research was made from the lighting, to the war scenes, to the history of the Philippines to make this all possible. However, even with these challenging scenes, the movie was certainly able to convey the history of our country and its brutality. According to GoAnimate, the best scripts are aimed at communicating a message that persuades the viewer to action. It sets up a scene and characters that will make the viewers see a bit of themselves in the characters, and this emotional connection allows the message to