El Filibusterismo

Fiction

Reveals Crisostomo Ibarra’s return to the Philippines as the mysterious and wealthy jeweler Simoun, thirteen years after being presumed dead
Shows him moving through colonial high society, feigning friendship while fueling greed and corruption
Unveils his true goal to ignite a violent revolution against the oppressive regime that ruined his life
Follows his manipulation of idealistic students like Basilio and Isagani as his plans converge on a deadly wedding reception plot
Portrays a dark sequel to Noli Me Tángere where vengeance and idealism collide in a desperate cry for freedom