‘TPO’
Oliver Aquino plays Miguel, the husband of Teresa, played by Mara Lopez. They have an eight-year old son, JR (Miko Laurente). Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents (Menggie Cobarrubias and Dexter Doria). The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse.
After a night of beating, Teresa, goaded by a friend (Yayo Aguila), seeks TPO (Temporary Protection Order) from the court. TPO is a legal remedy that a woman can avail of under Republic Act 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004) 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 is ignored, until he shows aggression in school. But Miguel’s parents coax Miguel to file for child custody. Just like our legal system, the film slowly unravels their story.
“TPO” is a cautionary tale on domestic abuse. Director Joselito Altarejos employs a static-cinema approach in a non-linear narrative. “TPO” is his second film on his trilogy about domestic abuse.
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| Micko Laurente and Mara Lopez |
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| Jill Singson Urdaneta |
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| Micko Laurente |
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| Mara Lopez |
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| Direk Jay Alterejos |
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