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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

13 July 2005

Country

Philippines

Cast

Nathan Lopez

Nathan Lopez

Maximo Oliveros

Soliman Cruz

Soliman Cruz

Paco Oliveros

Neil Ryan Sese

Neil Ryan Sese

Boy Oliveros

Ping Medina

Ping Medina

Bogs Oliveros

JR Valentin

JR Valentin

Victor Perez

Bodjie Pascua

Bodjie Pascua

New Sergeant

Elmo Redrico

Elmo Redrico

Sarge

Ivan Camacho

Ivan Camacho

Art

Lucito Lopez

Lucito Lopez

Pulis

Jett Desalesa

Jett Desalesa

Leslie

Anastacio Cruz

Anastacio Cruz

Nar

Roychell Torre

Roychell Torre

Monique

Peter Anthony Tumbaga

Peter Anthony Tumbaga

Peter

Edwin Pamanian

Edwin Pamanian

Isko

Rodney Luengu

Rodney Luengu

Mang Axel

Claudine Najera

Claudine Najera

Janet

Rebecca Padilla

Rebecca Padilla

Lolet

Arnold Cruz

Arnold Cruz

Onnie

Julius Ray Caringal

Julius Ray Caringal

Erik

Buck Harold Pago

Buck Harold Pago

Rey

Remedios Calinangan

Remedios Calinangan

Aling Sally

Pepe Smith

Pepe Smith

Pianist

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