T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order
“In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim.”
Synopsis
Miguel is an abusive husband to Teresa, a former town-beauty queen. They have an eight-year old son, JR. Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents. The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse. After a night of beating, Teresa, goaded by a friend, seeks TPO (Temporary Protection Order) from the court. TPO is a legal remedy that a woman can avail of under Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Law) to protect her and her child against anyone harming them. Teresa is granted the TPO against Miguel. But in this legal tug-of-war of familial rights, their son ,JR, is ignored. Until, he shows aggression in school.But Miguel’s parents coax Miguel to file for Child Custody.
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"T.P.O." Trailer for Sinag Maynila
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joselito Altarejos
- Screenplay & Story
- Archie Del Mundo
- Original Title
- T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Sinag Maynila, Solar Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joselito Altarejos
Archie Del Mundo
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Joselito Altarejos
Director
Archie Del Mundo
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What is T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order about?
Miguel is an abusive husband to Teresa, a former town-beauty queen. They have an eight-year old son, JR. Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents. The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse. After a night of beating, Teresa, goaded by a friend, seeks TPO (Temporary Protection Order) from the court. TPO is a legal remedy that a woman can avail of under Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Law) to protect her and her child against anyone harming them. Teresa is granted the TPO against Miguel. But in this legal tug-of-war of familial rights, their son ,JR, is ignored. Until, he shows aggression in school.But Miguel’s parents coax Miguel to file for Child Custody.
Who directed T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order was directed by Joselito Altarejos.
Who stars in T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
The principal cast of T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order includes Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Miko Laurente, Dexter Doria, Menggie Cobarrubias.
When was T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order released and how long is it?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.