The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
2005 1h 40m movie Film Philippines

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros ranks #2 among 6 Philippines films released between 2004–2006.

Synopsis

Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros

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.

The 2004–2006 Philippines Window

6 Philippines films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros sits at position #2.

  1. Evolution of a Filipino Family
    #1

    Evolution of a Filipino Family

    ★ 7.6 · 2004

  2. The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

    #2

    The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

    ★ 7.2 · 2005

  3. The Masseur
    #3

    The Masseur

    ★ 5.8 · 2005

  4. Feng Shui
    #4

    Feng Shui

    ★ 5.6 · 2004

  5. The Echo
    #5

    The Echo

    ★ 5.6 · 2004

  6. Manay Po!
    #6

    Manay Po!

    ★ 5.3 · 2006

Titles With Overlapping Themes

Films and series that share thematic tags with The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.

The 2000s Philippines Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros premiered. 17 total titles in this decade from Philippines.

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Reception Benchmarks

7.2
TMDB Rating
34
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

Ranked #32 of 146 Philippines films indexed here (78th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.0 points above the Philippines average of 6.2/10.

Among Philippines Comedy productions specifically: #9 of 29 (top 31%).

Production Details

Primary Country Philippines
Original Language Filipino
Production Companies UFO Pictures, Cinemalaya Foundation
Runtime 1h 40m
Release Date July 13, 2005
IMDb tt0479506

Themes & Motifs

  • lgbt
  • older man younger man relationship
  • manila philippines
  • slum dweller
  • gay youth
  • boys' love (bl)

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