Kalel, 15

Kalel and his mother visit a clinic where doctors inform them of Kalel's HIV diagnosis. Edith erupts in anger during the journey home and insists that Kalel keep the news secret from everyone. Kalel agrees outwardly, but the weight of the diagnosis begins to press on the family.

That evening they return to Edith's carinderia where Ruth is busy with work. The news of Kalel's diagnosis casts a shadow over the routine, and tensions rise as the family tries to act normal. Ruth's presence underlines the strain in their relationships.

That night, Kalel posts a 'good night' selfie and browses Twitter, seeking out messages from men and arranging meetups. The online activity reveals a hidden side of his life and a coping mechanism for his stigma. It foreshadows the risks he continues to take while hiding his condition.

The next day, Kalel helps with chores while Edith and Ruth argue about finances and Ruth's abortion history. Edith asks if Kalel has told Ruth about his diagnosis; Kalel says he has not. The scene underscores the theme of secrecy and the fragility of family bonds.

Kalel's Catholic school life shows him growing distant from friends and his girlfriend Sue. They wonder about his detachment, while Kalel claims he is busy with chores. He also starts posting suggestive photos, revealing a conflicted self-image.

Fr. George, Kalel's biological father and parish priest, visits Kalel and his mother to learn how he contracted the virus. Kalel remains silent, offering no details. The exchange highlights the stigma and the pressure to explain the infection within the family.

At a party, Kalel ignores Sue and dances with another girl. Sue confronts him about the change in their relationship, and Kalel continues to disengage. She leaves angrily, leaving Kalel to confront his alienation.

Back at home, Edith asks why Kalel hasn't responded to her messages and notices expensive comic books in his belongings. Kalel becomes defensive, insisting that his HIV status shouldn't affect their relationship. Ruth overhears the confrontation and is pulled deeper into the family crisis.

Edith sends Kalel to Fr. George's church to collect tuition money. Fr. George hands him an envelope and a bottle of virgin coconut oil, suggesting it could help with his condition. Kalel later glimpses Edith meeting with Mon, her boyfriend, signaling an ongoing affair.

One day at Sue's home, she tries to distract Kalel with sexual restraint, handcuffing him to a banister. Kalel escapes with the handcuffs and Ruth later helps remove them when he returns home. The scene depicts sexual experimentation and the collision of trust and secrecy.

Edith leaves the family with Mon after a public confrontation with his wife. Kalel's life begins to unravel as finances crumble and Ruth's behavior deteriorates. The home grows unstable, and Ruth's health and their rent situation worsen.

Kalel's circle distances him after he confesses HIV to friends and faces their stigma. His sister Ruth's problems escalate, culminating in an arrest over a landlord dispute. In the final shot, Kalel sits on his scooter in expensive clothes, awaiting a hired sexual encounter, his eyes empty as the scene fades.