T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order
4.5
“In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim.”
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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Cast
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Oliver Aquino
Miguel
Also in
Tale of the Lost Boys
The Commitment
Mara Lopez
Teresa
Known for
BuyBust
Joselito Altarejos
Also in
Kambyo
Francisco Altarejos
Miko Laurente
JR
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Mara López
Teresa
Archie Del Mundo
Also in
Best. Partee. Ever.
Dexter Doria
Miguel's Mother
Also in
Tie The Not
Silip sa Apoy
Micko Laurente
JR
Also in
Fan Girl
Aponibolinayen and the Winged Children
Raymond Cabreira
Menggie Cobarrubias
Miguel's Father
Also in
Graceland
Jaguar
Zig Madamba Dulay
Joselito Altarejos Director · Archie Del Mundo Screenplay
First release April 22, 2016 · Produced in Philippines · Languages English, Tagalog
Production
Sinag Maynila
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Solar Entertainment
Production
Centerstage Productions
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Philippines
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Original language
Tagalog
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English · Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · April 22, 2016
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