T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order
"In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim."
Originally released in 2016. T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order is a drama film. directed by Joselito Altarejos. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, and Miko Laurente
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Sinag Maynila
- Solar Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 cyc...
Who directed T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order was directed by Joselito Altarejos.
How long is T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order released?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order was released on April 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
The main cast of T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order includes Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Miko Laurente, Dexter Doria, Menggie Cobarrubias.