The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

(2005)Directed by Kanakan-Balintagos100 minComedy, Drama

In a Manila slum, Maxi (Nathan Lopez) is twelve and openly gay, and he lives among his father Paco (Soliman Cruz) and two older brothers, Boy (Neil Ryan Sese) and Bogs (Ping Medina), who accept him without fuss. Director Kanakan-Balintagos follows him after a beating one evening brings a young police officer, Victor (JR Valentin), to his side. Maxi falls for him fast, while Victor offers only a friend's warmth, and the family Maxi loves waits at home.

Nathan Lopezas Maximo Oliveros
Soliman Cruzas Paco Oliveros
Neil Ryan Seseas Boy Oliveros
Ping Medinaas Bogs Oliveros
JR Valentinas Victor Perez
Bodjie Pascuaas New Sergeant
Elmo Redricoas Sarge
Ivan Camachoas Art
Lucito Lopezas Pulis
Jett Desalesaas Leslie
Anastacio Cruzas Nar
Roychell Torreas Monique
Peter Anthony Tumbagaas Peter
Edwin Pamanianas Isko
Rodney Luenguas Mang Axel
Claudine Najeraas Janet
Rebecca Padillaas Lolet
Arnold Cruzas Onnie
Julius Ray Caringalas Erik
Buck Harold Pagoas Rey
Remedios Calinanganas Aling Sally
Pepe Smithas Pianist