T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order (2016)

In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim.

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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.

Director: Joselito Altarejos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
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Production: Sinag Maynila, Solar Entertainment
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl

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More Films by Director: Joselito Altarejos
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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 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?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order stars Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Miko Laurente, Dexter Doria, Menggie Cobarrubias, Yayo Aguila.
How long is T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order is a Drama film.
Where was T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order produced?
T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order was produced in Philippines.