The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
- Original title
- Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
- Directed by
- Auraeus Solito
- Genre
- drama film, coming-of-age film, LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Philippines
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 7.1 of 10 from 40 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A gay teenage boy living in a Manila slum falls for a kind police officer. He must choose between his growing feelings for the cop and his loyalty to his close-knit family who survive through petty crime.
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What happens
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (Filipino: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros) is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-produced, co-edited, and directed by Aureaus Solito (in his directorial debut) from a story and screenplay written by Michiko Yamamoto. Set in the slums of Manila, the film is about a gay teen who is torn between his love for a young cop and his loyalty to his family. The film stars Nathan Lopez in the title role, with JR Valentin, Soliman Cruz, Neil Ryan Sese, and Ping Medina in supporting roles. The film premiered at the 1st Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2005 and was the official entry of the Philippines to the 79th Academy Awards. It has been included in various lists of best LGBTQ films. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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