The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

A tender, character-driven coming-of-age story about a young gay boy's unrequited crush and his journey toward self-acceptance amid the hardships of Manila's slums.

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.