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The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

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2005 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who loves a strong drama. Low effort, high reward: just press play. Liked Hair? This is a good next one.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $39K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kanakan-Balintagos

  • Nathan LopezMaximo Oliveros
  • Soliman CruzPaco Oliveros
  • Neil Ryan SeseBoy Oliveros
  • Ping MedinaBogs Oliveros
  • JR ValentinVictor Perez
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  • Elmo RedricoSarge
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  • Jett DesalesaLeslie