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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

2005-11-30 · 100 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Kanakan-Balintagos
Production companies
UFO Pictures, Cinemalaya Foundation
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nathan LopezNathan LopezMaximo Oliveros
Soliman CruzSoliman CruzPaco Oliveros
Neil Ryan SeseNeil Ryan SeseBoy Oliveros
Ping MedinaPing MedinaBogs Oliveros
JR ValentinJR ValentinVictor Perez
Bodjie PascuaBodjie PascuaNew Sergeant
Elmo RedricoSarge
Ivan CamachoArt
Lucito LopezPulis
Jett DesalesaLeslie
Anastacio CruzNar
Roychell TorreMonique
Peter Anthony TumbagaPeter
Edwin PamanianEdwin PamanianIsko
Rodney LuenguMang Axel
Claudine NajeraJanet
Rebecca PadillaLolet
Arnold CruzOnnie
Julius Ray CaringalErik
Buck Harold PagoRey

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