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Tao Po

2021·Movie
1h 10min

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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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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.
Political DramaSocial CommentaryHuman RightsExtrajudicial KillingsMonologue-DrivenBleak RealismPsychological ImpactFilipino CinemaIntense & GrippingCharacter Study

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Tao Po worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tao Po rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Tao Po?

1 h 10 min

Tao Po runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Tao Po in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.