Tao Po
Synopsis
From several immersion trips and in-depth interviews conducted by performance artist-activist Mae Paner and playwright Maynard Manansala emerge four characters, four monologues that each give a human face to the issue of extrajudicial killings (EJK). A photojournalist transformed by the brutality he witnesses while covering the tokhang beat; a Zumba instructor haunted by her husband and son, both victims of summary killings; a cop who lives the double life of law enforcer and lawless hitman; and a young girl lighting candles in the “Tokhang Wall” of a Manila cemetery as she reminisces about acquaintances and loved ones, EJK victims all.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Mae Paner
- Original Title
- Tao Po
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mae Paner
Chuck Gutierrez
Mae Paner
Department Leadership Roster
Mae Paner
Director
Mae Paner
Producer
Chuck Gutierrez
Editor
John Carlo Pagunaling
Costume Design
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What is Tao Po about?
From several immersion trips and in-depth interviews conducted by performance artist-activist Mae Paner and playwright Maynard Manansala emerge four characters, four monologues that each give a human face to the issue of extrajudicial killings (EJK). A photojournalist transformed by the brutality he witnesses while covering the tokhang beat; a Zumba instructor haunted by her husband and son, both victims of summary killings; a cop who lives the double life of law enforcer and lawless hitman; and a young girl lighting candles in the “Tokhang Wall” of a Manila cemetery as she reminisces about acquaintances and loved ones, EJK victims all.
Who directed Tao Po?
Tao Po was directed by Mae Paner.
Who stars in Tao Po?
The principal cast of Tao Po includes Mae Paner.
When was Tao Po released and how long is it?
Tao Po was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.