KALEL, 15

Synopsis

When 16-year old Kalel finds out he is HIV+, he tries to deal with it the same way he has dealt with being the son of a priest; with apathy and nonchalance. But he is about to find out that he can deny his past and hide his secrets, but he cannot run away from his future.

Genre
Drama

Total Running Time
104 mins

Director
Jun Robles Lana

Cast
Eddie Garcia, Jacklyn Jose & Elijah Canlas

Awards

WINNER  –  Best Actor,  Harlem International Film Festival 2021
WINNER  –  Best Actor, Asian Film Festival 2020
WINNER  –  Best Editing, Asia Pacific Film Festival 2020
WINNER  –  Best Actor, Gawad Urian  2020
WINNER  –  Best Screenplay, Gawad Urian 2020
WINNER  –  Best Ensemble, Paragon Critics’ Choice Award 2020
WINNER  –  Best Editing, Paragon Critics’ Choice Award 2020
WINNER  –  Best Direction, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2019