The Trial (2014 film)

The Trial is a 2014 Philippine family drama film directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Enrico C. Santos and Kriz G. Gazmen from a story developed by Ricky Lee. The film stars John Lloyd Cruz, Richard Gomez, Gretchen Barretto, Enrique Gil and Jessy Mendiola.

The Trial
Official movie poster
Directed by	Chito S. Roño
Screenplay by	Enrico C. Santos Kriz G. Gazmen
Story by	Ricky Lee
Produced by	Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos
Starring	John Lloyd Cruz Richard Gomez Gretchen Barretto Jessy Mendiola Enrique Gil
Cinematography	Manuel Teehankee
Edited by	Carlo Francisco Manatad
Music by	Cesar Francis Concio
Production company	Star Cinema
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date	October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15)
Running time	128 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	₱55,961,544.00[1]

Produced and distributed by Star Cinema for its 20th anniversary,^[2] the film was theatrically released on October 15, 2014.

Premise

Ronald (John Lloyd Cruz), a mentally challenged man, was put on trial after allegedly raping his teacher Bessy (Jessy Mendiola).^[3][4] 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 portrays Ronald Jimenez Jr.

Richard Gomez portrays Julian Bien

Jessy Mendiola portrays Bessy Buenaventura

• 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