Kalel, 15

6.7/10 • 11

2019-12-18 • 1h 44m

Drama

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.

Directors: Jun Robles Lana
Writters: Jun Robles Lana
Editors: Jun Robles Lana, Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino

Drama

Kalel, 15

2019-12-18 • 1h 44m

6.7/10 • 11

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.

Directors: Jun Robles Lana
Writters: Jun Robles Lana
Editors: Jun Robles Lana, Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino

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Elijah Canlas
Kalel
Jaclyn Jose
Edith
Eddie Garcia
Father George
Gabby Padilla
Sue
Cedrick Juan
Danny
Elora Españo
Ruth
Sue Prado
Mameng
Kych Minemoto
Caloy
Dylan Ray Talon
Jeric

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Dominic Kebre

Apr 15, 2025

10/10

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