---
title: 'The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Auraeus Solito'
released: '2005-07-13'
runtime_minutes: 100
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Philippines'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-blossoming-of-maximo-oliveros-2005'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479506/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)

2005 · 100 min · Drama · Philippines

Original title: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros

## Synopsis

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-produced, co-edited, and directed by Aureaus Solito from a story and screenplay written 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.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Auraeus Solito](https://cinepixo.com/people/auraeus-solito)
- **Screenplay:** [Michiko Yamamoto](https://cinepixo.com/people/michiko-yamamoto)
- **Producer:** [Michiko Yamamoto](https://cinepixo.com/people/michiko-yamamoto)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Pepe Smith](https://cinepixo.com/people/pepe-smith)

## Cast

- [Nathan Lopez](https://cinepixo.com/people/nathan-lopez)
- [J. R. Valentin](https://cinepixo.com/people/j-r-valentin)
- [Soliman Cruz](https://cinepixo.com/people/soliman-cruz)
- [JR Valentin](https://cinepixo.com/people/jr-valentin)
- [Neil Ryan Sese](https://cinepixo.com/people/neil-ryan-sese)
- [Ping Medina](https://cinepixo.com/people/ping-medina)
- [Bodjie Pascua](https://cinepixo.com/people/bodjie-pascua)

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