The Trial

The Trial

The Trial

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The Trial

2014

2h 10m

7.5(4 votes)

Romance

Crime

Drama

Overview

A mentally-challenged guy was put into trial after allegedly raping his teacher. And as Amanda, Julian, and Ronald try to mount a convincing defense, they discover soon that they're all connected in more ways than just the case.

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Production Companies

Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

Ronald

Enrique Gil

Enrique Gil

Martin Bien

Jessy Mendiola

Jessy Mendiola

Bessie Buenaventura

Gretchen Barretto

Gretchen Barretto

Amanda Bien

Vivian Velez

Vivian Velez

Lallie Lapiral

Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez

Julian Bien

Isay Alvarez

Isay Alvarez

Atty. Patricia Celis

Benjamin Alves

Benjamin Alves

Paco Sequia

Gee Canlas

Gee Canlas

Megan

Mon Confiado

Mon Confiado

Borta

Creative team

Directed by: Chito S. Roño
Written by: Enrico C. Santos
Ricky Lee
Produced by: Malou N. Santos

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