Sinag Maynila 2016 : T.P.O. by Jay Altarejos

TPO
Temporary Protection Order
LOG LINE: In the tug-of-war of familial and legal rights the child is the ultimate victim.
SYNOPSIS:
MIGUEL (Oliver Aquino) is an abusive husband to TERESA, a former town-beauty queen (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 (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. Just like our legal system, the film slowly unravels their story.
TPO is a cautionary tale on domestic abuse that examines the lives of a small family victimised by it. The director employs a static-cinema approach in a non-linear narrative. TPO is his second film on his trilogy about domestic abuse.

CAST
Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Miko Laurente, Dexter Doria, Menggie Cobarrubias, Yayo Aguila, Monti Parungao, Lex Bonife, Ray an Dulay, May delos Santos, Annelle Durano, Atty. Cecille Soria



SCREENING SCHEDULE:
April 22, Friday:
1:00 PM – SM Mall of Asia
3:00 PM – SM Megamall
3:00 PM – SM North Edsa
5:00 PM – SM Manila
7:00 PM – SM Aura Premier
April 23, Saturday:
5:00 PM – SM Aura Premier
5:00 PM – SM North Edsa
7:00 PM – SM Megamall (Gala Screening)
9:00 PM – SM Mall of Asia
9:00 PM – SM Manila
April 24, Sunday:
1:00 PM – SM Aura Premier
3:00 PM – SM Mall of Asia
5:00 PM – SM Megamall
7:00 PM – SM Manila
9:00 PM – SM North Edsa
April 25, Monday:
12:00 NN – SM Mall of Asia
4:00 PM – SM Megamall
6:00 PM – SM North Edsa
6:00 PM – SM Manila
8:00 PM – SM Aura Premier
April 26, Tuesday:
12:00 NN – SM North Edsa
1:00 PM – SM Megamall
2:00 PM – SM Manila
6:00 PM – SM Aura Premier
6:00 PM – SM Mall of Asia



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