went to watch the blossoming of maximo oliveros during the week with Jonathan, thanks to fully-booked theatres for harry potter 5. A blessing in disguise really, as the movie was one of those foreign flicks that I'd "risk" watching, hoping that it has a different story to tell from the usual action-packed hollywood blockbusters.
Turns out the plot isn't all that different, but told in an entirely refreshing manner. As aptly put by one reviewer, ""The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros" is one of the finest Filipino films, shimmering with folkloric charm without softening its view of the harshness and injustice of a life of poverty." It's really an endearing little film, you'd imagine yourself watching it from an open air area, squatting on benches n eating popcorn.
The theme song - Isipin Mo Na Lang makes the movie all the more bitter-sweet.
speaking of tagalog songs reminds me of the times when my maid used to teach me the song High School Life sung by Sharon Cuneta. I'd write the lyrics down dutifully whilst she taught me by singing it. Never really heard the original version before, since all i heard was the version my maid sang. Here's the song for your listening pleasure:
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