The Bartolomes, a simple middle-class family, gravely suffered during the 1970’s when the President declared Martial Law. Before that era, the couple Julian and Amanda Bartolome gave all the freedom to their five all male children Jules, Gani, Eman, Jason, and Bingo. But during the 70s, Jules became engrossed in joining the anti-regime groups and later on joined NPA. Gani joined the United States Navy. Eman regularly wrote illicit writings against the government. Jason was killed by corrupt policemen, and Bingo, the youngest, remains innocent through all the chaos. This family does not openly deal with the oppressive government but is also struggling to keep their family intact despite their distinct differences.