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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2019-12-18
Languagetl
Runtime1h 44m
Production

The IdeaFirst Company, Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films

6.3(12)
•2019•1h 44m

Kalel, 15

"15 years old. Son of a priest. HIV positive."

Drama

Overview

Surrounded by tensions and secrets, a teenage boy searches for validation and navigates life with a dysfunctional family following an HIV diagnosis.

Writing & Screenplay
Jun Robles Lana
Cinematography
Carlo Mendoza

Principal Cast

30 credited
Elijah Canlas
Elijah CanlasKalel
Jaclyn Jose
Jaclyn JoseEdith
Eddie Garcia
Eddie GarciaFather George
Gabby Padilla
Gabby PadillaSue
Cedrick Juan
Cedrick JuanDanny
Elora Españo
Elora EspañoRuth
Sue Prado
Sue PradoMameng
Kych Minemoto
Kych MinemotoCaloy
Dylan Ray Talon
Dylan Ray TalonJeric
Timothy Castillo
Timothy CastilloAllan

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