The Trial

The Trial is a 2014 Philippine family-drama film directed by Chito S. Roño and starring John Lloyd Cruz, Richard Gomez, Gretchen Barretto, Enrique Gil and Jessy Mendiola. It was produced and released by Star Cinema for its 20th anniversary. Premise Ronald (John Lloyd Cruz), a mentally challenged man, was put on trial after allegedly raping his teacher Bessy (Jessy Mendiola). As Amanda (Gretchen Barretto), Julian (Richard Gomez), and Ronald try to mount a convincing defense, they discover soon that they're all connected in more ways than just the case. Cast John Lloyd Cruz as Ronald Jimenez Jr. Gretchen Barretto as Amanda Bien Richard Gomez as Julian Bien Jessy Mendiola as Bessy Buenaventura Enrique Gil as Martin Bien Sylvia Sanchez as Sampi Jimenez Vincent De Jesus as Ronald Jimenez Sr. Vivian Velez as Lallie Lapiral Benjamin Alves as Paco Sequia Maricar Reyes as Pia Alonzo Muhlach as Junjun Isay Alvarez as Atty. Patricia Celis Joy Viado† as Dora Mon Confiado as Borta Nico Antonio as Paco's friend Manuel Chua as Sheriff Gee Canlas as Megan Lui Manansala as Mrs. Deputado Angie Ferro† as Judge Feliciana Nieves