The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

Jul 13, 2005

1h 40m

★ 7.2

Overview

Maxi, a boy on the cusp of his teens, is already comfortable with his homosexual feelings, with acceptance from his family. When Maxi is assaulted one evening, Victor, a police officer, comes to his aid. Maxi soon develops a crush on Victor, who shows a platonic affection for the young lad.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

UFO Pictures

Cinemalaya Foundation

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros Trailers

Cast

Maximo Oliveros

Nathan Lopez

Paco Oliveros

Soliman Cruz

Boy Oliveros

Neil Ryan Sese

Bogs Oliveros

Ping Medina

Victor Perez

JR Valentin

New Sergeant

Bodjie Pascua

Sarge

Elmo Redrico

Art

Ivan Camacho

Pulis

Lucito Lopez

Leslie

Jett Desalesa

Nar

Anastacio Cruz

Monique

Roychell Torre

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