The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Aureaus Solito in his directorial debut, based on a screenplay 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.
Plot
Maxi (Nathan Lopez) is a 12-year-old effeminate gay boy who lives in the slums with his father and brothers who are petty thieves. The story primarily revolves around the conflict between his love for handsome young police officer Victor (JR Valentin), and his family's illegal livelihood. Neo-realist in orientation, the film is a tale of lost innocence and redemption amidst the poverty of Manila's slums.
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author | Michiko Yamamoto |
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award | Teddy Award |
director | Auraeus Solito |
genre | comedy-drama |
keywords | child sexual abuse jr valentin kill like a girl molest one night police officer school friend snoop the third man third man walk |
musicBy | Pepe Smith |
productionCompany | Cinemalaya |
publisher | GMA Films Peccadillo Pictures Philippines Singapore UK Unitel Pictures US |
theme | coming-of-age lgbt-related teen drama |