21ST CENTURY PATRIOTS

COVER PHOTO: FROM REDDIT, BY CK ROBBINS

SYNOPSIS
Awakening abruptly in 2024, Jose Rizal finds himself in a bewildering hospital room, disoriented and in a younger body. Convinced he has time-traveled, Rizal escapes into the bustling streets of modern Manila, struggling to navigate a world of skyscrapers and technology. He sets out on a journey to uncover the truth of his displacement in time driven by a desire to understand his own historical significance and the turbulent history of the Philippines after his "supposed" death.
Haunted by the legacy he left behind, Rizal visits his monument in Luneta Park, grappling with the weight of his unfinished mission for his motherland. He faces personal and existential challenges, encountering allies who believe in his extraordinary journey and adversaries who seek to exploit his knowledge of the past.
With his new identity as the teaching Maestro, Kuya Elias, Rizal navigates modern society and he discovers striking parallels between past struggles for independence and contemporary issues of social justice and inequality. Through his journey, he rekindles his commitment to inspire change and honor the sacrifices of his compatriots.
This poignant exploration of identity, legacy, and the enduring quest for freedom weaves historical drama with a thought-provoking examination of cultural and temporal displacement. It celebrates the indomitable spirit of a national hero thrust into a future he never imagined, yet determined to forge a path toward understanding and redemption.