The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 2.267 |
Directed By
Auraeus Solito
Crew
Tad Ermitaño
Michiko Yamamoto
Auraeus Solito
Moira Lang
Nap Jamir
Pepe Smith
Lily Esquillon
Clarence Sison
Christina Dy
Auraeus Solito
Clint Catalan
TOP CAST
Nathan Lopez
Maximo Oliveros
Soliman Cruz
Paco Oliveros
Neil Ryan Sese
Boy Oliveros
Ping Medina
Bogs Oliveros
JR Valentin
Victor Perez
Bodjie Pascua
New Sergeant
Elmo Redrico
Sarge
Ivan Camacho
Art
Lucito Lopez
Pulis
Jett Desalesa
Leslie
Anastacio Cruz
Nar
Roychell Torre
Monique
Peter Anthony Tumbaga
Peter
Edwin Pamanian
Isko
Rodney Luengu
Mang Axel
Claudine Najera
Janet
Rebecca Padilla
Lolet
Arnold Cruz
Onnie
Julius Ray Caringal
Erik
Buck Harold Pago
Rey
Remedios Calinangan
Aling Sally
Pepe Smith
Pianist
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