The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
Maxi, a boy on the cusp of his teens, is already comfortable with his homosexual feelings, with acceptance from his family. When Maxi is assaulted one evening, Victor, a police officer, comes to his aid. Maxi soon develops a crush on Victor, who shows a platonic affection for the young lad.
Director:
Kanakan-Balintagos
Writer:
Michiko Yamamoto
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Nathan Lopez as Maximo Oliveros |
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Soliman Cruz as Paco Oliveros |
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Neil Ryan Sese as Boy Oliveros |
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Ping Medina as Bogs Oliveros |
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JR Valentin as Victor Perez |
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Bodjie Pascua as New Sergeant |
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Elmo Redrico as Sarge |
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Ivan Camacho as Art |
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Lucito Lopez as Pulis |
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Jett Desalesa as Leslie |
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Anastacio Cruz as Nar |
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Roychell Torre as Monique |
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Peter Anthony Tumbaga as Peter |
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Edwin Pamanian as Isko |
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Rodney Luengu as Mang Axel |
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Claudine Najera as Janet |
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Rebecca Padilla as Lolet |
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Arnold Cruz as Onnie |
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Julius Ray Caringal as Erik |
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Buck Harold Pago as Rey |
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Remedios Calinangan as Aling Sally |
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Pepe Smith as Pianist |
| Sound | Tad ErmitaƱo | Sound Engineer |
| Directing | Kanakan-Balintagos | Director |
| Writing | Michiko Yamamoto | Screenplay |
| Production | Moira Lang | Producer |
| Sound | Pepe Smith | Music |
| Crew | Nap Jamir | Cinematography |
| Editing | Clarence Sison | Editor |
| Editing | Kanakan-Balintagos | Editor |
| Art | Clint Catalan | Production Design |
| Art | Christina Dy | Production Design |
| Art | Lily Esquillon | Production Design |