T.P.O.: Temporary Protection Order
In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim.
2016 tl 76 minutes
Rating: 4.8
Plot
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
Oliver Aquino
Miguel
Mara Lopez
Teresa
Miko Laurente
JR
Dexter Doria
Miguel's Mother
Menggie Cobarrubias
Miguel's Father
Yayo Aguila
Teresa's Friend
Monti Parungao
Lex Bonife
Ray An Dulay
May delos Santos
Annelle Durano
Cecille Soria
