1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom(2023)
In pre-Spanish era Philippines, a young native princess with goddess-like beauty falls in love with a dashing Spanish soldier. Against all odds, and pulled apart by their loyalties to their own people, they fight for their clandestine romance.
Movie: 1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ferdinand Magellan
Princess Diwata
Lorenzo
Enrique
Ahmani
Datu Lapu-lapu
Udong
Humamai
Humabon
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