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THE BLOSSOMING OF MAXIMO OLIVEROS tells the story of Maxi (Nathan Lopez) a gay, pre-teen growing up in the slums of Manila, who is deeply loyal to his family of petty thieves. His world revolves around his father and two brothers, who love and protect him in return for Maxi s devotion to completing domestic chores and covering their tracks when they commit crimes. When Maxi meets Victor (JR Valentin) a well-meaning, handsome policeman, the two become fast friends and Maxi begins to learn that he can have a better life, which soon incurs the ire and disapproval of Maxi s family. The digitally-shot feature made its U.S. debut at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and was the official Philippine entry of the 2007 Academy Awards® for Best Foreign Language film. The film has also garnered several film festival awards including the Teddy Award at the 2006 Berlinale Film Festival and Best Asian Film at the 2006 Rotterdam Film Festival.
Original Release
07/13/2005
US Release
02/12/2006
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Nathan Lopez | Maxi Oliveros / Maximo Oliveros |
Soliman Cruz | Paco Oliveros |
JR Valentin | Victor Perez |
Ping Medina | Bogs Oliveros |
Bodjie Pascua | New Sergeant |
Elmo Redrico | Sarge |
Ivan Camacho | Art |
Lucito Lopez | Pulis |
Jett Desalesa | Leslie - Maxi's friend |
Anastacio Cruz | Nar - Maxi's friend |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Nathan Lopez | Maxi Oliveros / Maximo Oliveros |
Soliman Cruz | Paco Oliveros |
JR Valentin | Victor Perez |
Ping Medina | Bogs Oliveros |
Bodjie Pascua | New Sergeant |
Elmo Redrico | Sarge |
Ivan Camacho | Art |
Lucito Lopez | Pulis |
Jett Desalesa | Leslie - Maxi's friend |
Anastacio Cruz | Nar - Maxi's friend |
Roychell Torre | Monique - Maxi's friend |
Peter Anthony Tumbaga | Peter - Maxi's friend |
Edwin Pamanian | Isko |
Rodney Luengu | Mang Axel |
Claudine Najera | Janet |
Rebecca Padilla | Lolet |
Arnold Cruz | Onnie |
Julius Ray Caringal | Erik |
Buck Harold Pago | Rey |
Remedios Calinangan | Aling Sally |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Raymond Lee | Producer |
Auraeus Solito | Producer |
Michiko Yamamoto | Producer |