1521 is a 2023 historical drama film written by Mary Krell-Oishi and directed by Michael Barder. A Philippine-American co-production, it stars Danny Trejo, Bea Alonzo, Costas Mandylor, Michael Copon, Hector David Jr., Maricel Laxa, Vic Romano, Floyd Tena, Larissa Buendia. The film is based on the 1521 encounter of explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew, who were serving the Spanish Empire, with Lapulapu and other pre-Hispanic Philippine natives, as well as the love story between a native princess and a Spanish soldier.

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom (2023)
Genres - Action-Adventure, Drama, History |
Release Date - Oct 2, 2023 |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Battle, Battle Of Mactan, Beauty, Goddess, Love, Loyalty, Native, People, Philippines, Romance, Soldier, Spanish
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1521
AU, CA, EC, JP, PH, ES, GB, US
1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom
PH, US