Kalel, 15

Dec 18, 2019

1h 44m

★ 6.7

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

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

The IdeaFirst Company

Cignal Entertainment

Kalel, 15 Trailers

Cast

Kalel

Elijah Canlas

Edith

Jaclyn Jose

Father George

Eddie Garcia

Sue

Gabby Padilla

Danny

Cedrick Juan

Ruth

Elora Españo

Mameng

Sue Prado

Caloy

Kych Minemoto

Jeric

Dylan Ray Talon

Allan

Timothy Castillo

Balmaceda

Akira Morishita

Mon

Giovanni Baldisseri

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