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Antonio's Secret

Country: Philippines, Language: Filipino, 100 mins

Original Title

Ang Lihim Ni Antonio
  • Director: Joselito Altarejos
  • Writer: Lex Bonife; Joselito Altarejos
  • Producer: Jonathan Ling V. Aligada; Vicente G. del Rosario III

CGiii Comment

Staggering, heartbreaking, realistic - sensational film-making.

Joselito Altarejos has broken down some mightily established the boundaries...

This is a story that will shatter the hardest of hearts - told with a truth that is all too rare in film.

Quite possibly...as close to a modern masterpiece as you can get!


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The(ir) Blurb...

Adolescent curiosities and sexual explorations of a 15-year-old boy named Antonio who's just coming to terms with his sexuality. Through Antonio's mother and friends, we get an interesting look at what people in Manila think about homosexuality and gay people. Antonio's life takes a turn when his uncle comes to stay with him and his mother.

Cast & Characters

Kenjie Garcia as Antonio;
Jiro Manio as Mike;
Nino Fernandez as Nathan;
Honey Grace Capili as Kathy;
Shamaine Buencamino as Tere;
Ricky Ibe as Eli;
Kurt Martinez as Eli's Talent;
Jay Perillo as RT;
Ajit Hardasani as Robin;
A.A. Fernandez as Female Choir Member;
Aimee Fernandez as Female Choir Member;
Agatha Behar as Female Choir Member;
Josh Ivan Morales as Jonbert;
Lui Manansala as Lola Ester;
Ernie Zarate as Lolo Pepe