The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
	Official poster
Directed by	Auraeus Solito
Written by	Michiko Yamamoto
Produced by	Raymond Lee; Auraeus Solito; Michiko Yamamoto;
Starring	Nathan Lopez; JR Valentin; Soliman Cruz; Neil Ryan Sese; Ping Medina;
Cinematography	Nap Jamir
Edited by	Auraeus Solito; Clarence "Clang" Sison;
Music by	Pepe Smith
Production; companies	UFO Pictures; Cinemalaya;
Distributed by	ABS-CBN Film Productions (Philippines); Unitel Pictures (Philippines; 2006 re-release); Peccadillo Pictures (UK); Unico Entertainment (US); Cathay-Keris Films (Singapore); MNC Media (Indonesia);
Release dates	July 13, 2005 (Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival); November 30, 2005 (Philippines);
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	$38,691 (worldwide)

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (Filipino: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros) is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-produced, co-edited, and directed by Aureaus Solito (in his directorial debut) 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.

The film premiered at the 1st Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2005 and was the official entry of the Philippines to the 79th Academy Awards. It has been included in various lists of best LGBTQ films.