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Antonio's Secret

Antonio's Secret

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Antonio's Secret

2008

1h 45m

5.7(19 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

The story about a teenage boy, Antonio, whose emerging gay sexuality alienates him from his friends and family, until his libertine uncle, Jonbert, comes to live with him and his mother.

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10 featured cast members

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Kenjie Garcia

Kenjie Garcia

Antonio

Jiro Manio

Jiro Manio

Mike

Josh Ivan Morales

Josh Ivan Morales

Jonbert

Nino Fernandez

Nathan

Shamaine Buencamino

Shamaine Buencamino

Tere

Lui Manansala

Lui Manansala

Lola Ester

Ernie Zarate

Ernie Zarate

Lolo Pepe

Honey Grace Capili

Kathy

Ricky Ibe

Eli

Kurt Martinez

Eli's Talent

Creative team

Directed by: Joselito Altarejos
Written by: Lex Bonife
Joselito Altarejos

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