Kalel, 15
15 years old. Son of a priest. HIV positive.
Surrounded by tensions and secrets, a teenage boy searches for validation and navigates life with a dysfunctional family following an HIV diagnosis.
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
TL
Budget
Undisclosed
Revenue
Undisclosed
Cast
Faces behind the story
Elijah Canlas
Kalel
Jaclyn Jose
Edith
Eddie Garcia
Father George
Gabby Padilla
Sue
Cedrick Juan
Danny
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Reviews
Audience signals
This movie is black-and-white, it's sad, it's brutal sometimes, and yet it's one of the most beautiful movies I've ever watched. Elijah Canlas rightly earned international recognition and best-actor awards for his outstanding portrayal of an HIV-infected boy, the movie itself gained prizes for the unvarnished description of the social reality in the Philippines. Highly recommended
This is the story of a teenager who, while leading a totally straight life to all who know him, is secretly hooking up with guys he meets online. When he gets HIV at 15 he is forced to fend for himself as his already dysfunctional family is of no help and his friends soon turn against him.
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