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Kalel, 15

Kalel, 15

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Kalel, 15

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

2019

1h 44m

6.3(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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The IdeaFirst Company

Cignal Entertainment

Octobertrain Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Elijah Canlas

Elijah Canlas

Kalel

Jaclyn Jose

Jaclyn Jose

Edith

Eddie Garcia

Eddie Garcia

Father George

Gabby Padilla

Gabby Padilla

Sue

Cedrick Juan

Cedrick Juan

Danny

Elora Españo

Elora Españo

Ruth

Sue Prado

Sue Prado

Mameng

Kych Minemoto

Kych Minemoto

Caloy

Dylan Ray Talon

Dylan Ray Talon

Jeric

Timothy Castillo

Timothy Castillo

Allan

Creative team

Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Written by: Jun Robles Lana
Produced by: Ferdinand Lapuz
Sienna Olaso

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