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Kalel, 15

Kalel, 15

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

2019•1h 44m•6.2/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
6.2/10(12)

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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Production

The IdeaFirst Company, Cignal Entertainment

Language

TL

Status

Released

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Cast

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

Akira Morishita

Akira Morishita

Balmaceda

Giovanni Baldisseri

Giovanni Baldisseri

Mon

Mel Martinez

Mel Martinez

Client

Luis Ruiz

Luis Ruiz

Paeng

Ruby Ruiz

Ruby Ruiz

Osang

Gilleth Sandico

Gilleth Sandico

Openg

Angie Castrence

Angie Castrence

School Principal

Malou Crisologo

Malou Crisologo

Edith's Sister

Nikko Hubalde

Coach

Patrick Victorino

Balmaceda's Friend

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