1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom Movie Details:

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom Movie Cast & Characters:

• Danny Trejo as Ferdinand Magellan
• Bea Alonzo as Diwata
• Costas Mandylor as Lorenzo
• Michael Copon as Lapu-Lapu
• Hector David Jr. as Enrique
• Maricel Laxa as Ahmani
• Vic Romano as Udong
• Floyd Tena as Humabon
• Larissa Buendia as Humamai
• Sol Eugenio as Datu
• Eren Kereci as Spanish Soldier

Storyline:

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.

About 1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom Movie:

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom is a Filipino-American action historical drama romance film written by Mary Krell-Oishi and directed by Michael Barder. It stars Danny Trejo, Bea Alonzo, Costas Mandylor, Michael Copon, Hector David Jr., Maricel Laxa, Vic Romano, Floyd Tena, Larissa Buendia.

On August 4, 2022, Bea Alonzo was confirmed to be part of the film. The film has a working title 1521: The Battle of Mactan and their Shooting will be done in Puerto Princesa City and Taytay, Palawan.

The film has a limited release in the United States on October 2, 2023. Made in time for the 125th Philippine Independence Day in 2023, the movie was screened in Philippine cinemas on June 5, 2024.

‘1521’ premiered at SM Seaside City in Cebu City on May 30. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan praised the film, adding along with his wife Representative Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan that the film placed one of its settings in Barangy Buaya.