The Trial

The Trial

7.5IMDb Score
Released:2014-10-15
Duration:130 min
Country:Philippines
Director:Chito S. Roño
Actors:John Lloyd Cruz, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Gretchen Barretto, Vivian Velez
Production:Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

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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