Eric is Ellie’s partner of four years, and their disagreements about marriage and their future drive the story. He says he wants to stand by her but questions whether marriage should prove love. He offers to drive Ellie to Nepal, comforts her after a dream about her late father, and later argues with her after worrying when she comes home late.
Rommel is Art’s son and has an interest in photography, but Art wants him to become a doctor. After revealing that he has stopped attending medical school, he argues with his father and leaves home for Pampanga. His car is found after a flash flood, and he is later rescued and reunited with his family.
The central figure of the film, Manny is a boxer whose career is traced from poverty and early training to professional success. He struggles with defeat, family conflict, addiction, infidelity, and personal responsibility, eventually returning to win his rematch and receive a hero’s welcome.
A government army officer who commands soldiers visiting Datu Ali's house to offer the refugees transport to safety. After their convoy is ambushed, he is captured by Musa but spared at Ahmad's appeal; Ahmad treats him, and Ricarte later orders a ceasefire when Ahmad is mortally wounded.
A burned-out musician who returns to Siargao after feeling unhappy and dissatisfied with his life as an artist in the city. He reconnects with Abi, his hometown sweetheart, and finds support in Laura as they share their struggles. After dedicating a song he wrote for Abi to her, he decides to stay on the island and pursue a relationship with her.
An adopted son secretly in love with Pilar. After their relationship is discovered, he fights Ito on a cliff, falls, and is killed. He appears as a spirit to Pilar due to her grief, unable to pass on until Augusto convinces him to let her go.
Major supporting character and Malen's lover. A gigolo and hustler who supports his son and lives with Malen. He initially bonds with Fr. Tony over drinking but later taunts him. His fatal traffic accident leads to his imprisonment, serving as a catalyst for the film's climax.
Jacob is Lori's partner and the father of Eunice. After the earthquake, Jared dies and Eunice suffers a fracture; Jacob angrily confronts Mariel over Jared's care, then hears her explanation that she was preparing milk when the quake struck. He acknowledges putting work ahead of family and asks Lori for another chance.
Marites' son, characterized by a restless lifestyle that hints at a deeper yearning for purpose beyond his current circumstances. He ultimately finds emotional fulfillment and love through his relationship with Joey, symbolizing a transition from wandering to settling.
Jericho Rosales has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bayani Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Loved One, Bernal, Quezon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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