Description

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.

Awards & Quotes

Official Philippine entry of the 2007 Academy Awards® for Best Foreign Language film.

Teddy Award at the 2006 Berlinale Film Festival.

Best Asian Film at the 2006 Rotterdam Film Festival.

DVD

• English subtitles