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T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order

T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order

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

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

76 mins

Rating

4.8/10

Release Date

22 April 2016

Country

Philippines

Cast

Oliver Aquino

Oliver Aquino

Miguel

Mara Lopez

Mara Lopez

Teresa

Miko Laurente

Miko Laurente

JR

Dexter Doria

Dexter Doria

Miguel's Mother

Menggie Cobarrubias

Menggie Cobarrubias

Miguel's Father

Yayo Aguila

Yayo Aguila

Teresa's Friend

Monti Parungao

Monti Parungao

Lex Bonife

Lex Bonife

Ray An Dulay

Ray An Dulay

May delos Santos

May delos Santos

Annelle Durano

Annelle Durano

Cecille Soria

Cecille Soria

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