Fresh
One of the finest Filipino films, shimmering with folkloric charm without softening its view of the harshness and injustice of a life of poverty.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
2005 · 1h 40m · N/A
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Kanakan-Balintagos
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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Overview
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 and cast
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89%
Tomatometer
Fresh
One of those all-too-rare films that handle preadolescent queerness with intelligence and unflinching honesty.
Ernest Hardy, L.A. Weekly
Fresh
Preteen sexuality is a sensitive subject, but director Auraeus Solito handles it with dignity, never becoming exploitative.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Fresh
The newcomer Nathan Lopez delights as the flamboyantly gay Maxi, the youngest son in a family of thieves who falls in love with handsome police officer.
Nathan Lee, New York Times
Fresh
A unusual and potent portrait of the Filipino undersoul.
John Anderson, Newsday
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