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.
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
Timothy Castillo
Allan
Akira Morishita
Balmaceda
Giovanni Baldisseri
Mon
Mel Martinez
Client
Luis Ruiz
Paeng
Ruby Ruiz
Osang
Gilleth Sandico
Openg
Angie Castrence
School Principal
Malou Crisologo
Edith's Sister
Nikko Hubalde
Coach
Patrick Victorino
Balmaceda's Friend
Director
Jun Robles Lana
Writers
Jun Robles Lana
Teresa Barrozo
Original Music Composer
Carlo Mendoza
Director of Photography
Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino
Editor
Marxie Maolen Fadul
Production Design
Dominic Kebre
4/15/2025
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
