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.
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
Directed by Auraeus Solito
Genres - Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Coming-Of-Age Fiction, LGBT-Related Film, Teen Drama |
Release Date - Apr 4, 2007 |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - TV-14
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Movie Info
Box Office
$38,691
Themes
Tags
2006 Berlinale Film Festival, 2006 Rotterdam Film Festival, 2006 Sundance Film Festival, 2007 Academy Awards, Best Asian Film, Best Foreign Language, Coming Of Age/Teen, Festival, Jr Valentin, Manila, Manila Philippines, Prize, Teddy Award, United States, Victor
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Narrative Location: Philippines
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Alternate Titles
Feslő bimbó - Maxi legszebb évei
HU
L'éveil de Maximo Oliveros
FR
Maximo Oliveros infloreste
RO
Maximo Oliveros rozkwita
PL
O Desabrochar de Maximo Oliveros
BR
O protos erotas tou Maximo Oliveros
GR
Цветение Максимо Оливероса
RU
マキシモは花ざかり
JP