José Rizal

Accused of treason Dr Jose P Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial governmentappointed counsel Luis Taviel de Andrade The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figures life prior to his incarceration unfold Upon hearing Rizals life story Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man When the mock trial unreels Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earthmoving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen Meanwhile the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict A revolution waits in the wings