Tao Po (2021)
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.
Director: Mae Paner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: August 6, 2021
Cast
Editing: Chuck Gutierrez
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Tao Po stars Mae Paner.
- How long is Tao Po?
- Tao Po has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Tao Po?
- Tao Po is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tao Po produced?
- Tao Po was produced in Philippines.