| The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros | |
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 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Auraeus Solito |
| Written by | Michiko Yamamoto |
| Starring | Nathan Lopez JR Valentin Soliman Cruz Neil Ryan Sese Ping Medina |
Production companies | UFO Pictures Cinemalaya |
| Distributed by | Unitel Pictures (Philippines) GMA Films (Philippines) Peccadillo Pictures (UK) Unico Entertainment (US) Cathay-Keris Films (Singapore) MNC Media (Indonesia) |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | $38,691 (worldwide) |
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (Filipino: Ang Pagdadalaga ni 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 film premiered at the 1st Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2005 and was the official entry of the Philippines to the 79th Academy Awards.[1][2] It has been included in various lists of best LGBTQ films.[3][4]
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- ^ "Philippines pic 'Blossoming'". Variety. September 10, 2006. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
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