The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
2005100 minsColor
Auraeus Solito, Director
Appeared at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival
Auraeus Solito's award-winning audience charmer ventures into Manila's slums for an unconventional love story, centering on a flamboyantly gay 12-year-old from an extended family of petty thieves. After a rookie policeman (J.R. Valentin) rescues Maxi (Nathan Lopez) from a bashing by a bunch of street thugs, cross-dressing Maxi falls head over heels for his hunky savior. Yet soon family obligations collide with Maxi's new crush and the world of law and order that he personifies. Winner of three major awards at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.
Auraeus Solito's award-winning audience charmer ventures into Manila's slums for an unconventional love story, centering on a flamboyantly gay 12-year-old from an extended family of petty thieves. After a rookie policeman (J.R. Valentin) rescues Maxi (Nathan Lopez) from a bashing by a bunch of street thugs, cross-dressing Maxi falls head over heels for his hunky savior. Yet soon family obligations collide with Maxi's new crush and the world of law and order that he personifies. Winner of three major awards at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.
Nudity, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content
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| Director | Auraeus Solito |
| Producer | Raymond Lee |
| Cinematographer | Nap Jamir |
| Editor | Kanakan Balintagos |
| Editor | Clang Sison |
| Composer | Pepe Smith |
| Actor | Soliman Cruz |
| Actor | Nathan Lopez |
