The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

"One of those all-too-rare films that handle preadolescent queerness with intelligence and unflinching honesty." - LA Weekly The purity of first love is pitted against the squalor and corruption in the slums of Manila. Gay, pre-teen Maxi is deeply and uncomplainingly devoted to his family of petty thieves. He cleans house for them, cooks for them, washes their underwear, mends their tattered jeans, and when necessary, covers their tracks. His world revolves around his father and his two brothers, who love and protect him in return. Until Maxi meets Victor, an honest, principled, and handsome policeman. The two become friends. Victor inspires Maxi to hope for a better life, which incurs the ire of Maxi’s family. Winner of numerous international awards and the first Filipino film officially selected to the Sundance Film Festival and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.

Get off at Nicoll Highway Station along the Circle Line. Golden Mile Tower is a 5 min walk away. Bugis and Lavender stations are both 13 mins away. Refer to map for buses and bus stops. Take the lifts next to the Box Office on the ground floor lobby in front of the building (where the buses leave for Kuala Lumpur). We are at Level 5.

Drive along Beach Road towards the city and look out for the sign indicating Golden Mile Tower Carpark. Park on Level 5 – look out for a short flight of steps that lead towards grey doors that lead directly toward our cinema foyer.