Love Child (2024) on Netflix
Paolo and Ayla meet in college and leave school when she is expecting their son, Kali. Years on, money is tight, and a diagnosis of autism brings new demands.
- Netflix3.3/5
- IMDb6.6/10156 votes
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Plot summary
Paolo and Ayla met as college sweethearts and left school after Ayla's pregnancy, raising their son Kali while money stays tight. When Kali's development lags, he is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Therapy, special education and full-time caregiving place financial and emotional demands on the couple. Paolo takes multiple jobs, while Ayla spends most of her time caring for Kali. Hoping for extra income, the two open a coffee cart, which does not give them the stability they need. There is prejudice and misunderstanding from people who know little about autism, and disagreements over money, parenting and the future strain their relationship.
Cast
- John Tyrron Ramosas Kali
- Mai-Mai Montelibanoas Public School Principal(Mai Montelibano)
- Jaden Biel Fernandezas Milo
- Chart Motusas Milo's Grandmother
- Mary Jane Quilisadioas Maring
- Tey Sevillenoas Nanay Marites
- John Arceoas Bonnie and Maring's Son
- David Reasolas Bonnie and Maring's Son
- James Panesas Bonnie and Maring's Son
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Love Child (2024)
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- Love Child was drawn from the experience of its director, Jonathan Jurilla, as the father of a son with autism spectrum disorder; he said the film avoids the usual trope of the autistic savant who discovers a hidden talent and of a "happy ending".
- Before Love Child, Jonathan Jurilla had not directed a feature; the film, which he also wrote, was his directorial debut.
