Ang Lihim ni Antonio (Antonio's Secret)

From the makers of "Ang Lalake sa Parola" comes the boldest indie film ever, "Ang Lihim ni Antonio". A Digital Viva & BeyondtheBox co-production.

Starring:

Shamaine Buencamino

Josh Ivan Morales

and

Jiro Manio

Introducing

Kenjie Garcia

Director: Joselito Altarejos

Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Producer: Vincent del Rosario

Supervising Producers: Valerie S. del Rosario & Jonathan Ling Aligada

Associate Producer: Hermie Go

Line Producer: Joselito Altarejos

Screenplay: Lex Bonife

Story: Joselito Alterejos & Lex Bonife

Creative Consultant: Cel Santiago

Editor: Ricardo Gonzales, Jr.

Premiere: February 4, 2008 @ UP Film Institute, Diliman

Regular Showing: February 13, 2008
MTRCB rating: R-18

DVD Release: May 4, 2008 (with Behind-the-Scene feature)

Synopsis:
Antonio (Kenjie Garcia) is a curious fifteen year old boy who is beginning to come to terms with his own sexuality. Although his straight best friend, Mike (Jiro Manio), has been supportive of his coming out, his first sexual conquest has led to the destruction of his friendship with his other best buddy, Nathan.Antonio’s exploration of his identity unfolds as his family begins to break up. His altruistic mother, Tere (Shamaine Buencamino) is in complete denial that his father has already abandoned them.A shocking tragedy begins to spiral up as Antonio meets his hedonistic uncle Jonbert (Josh Ivan Morales), who becomes the boy’s sexual obsession. (Synopsis by Lex Bonife)