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The Trial
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.
Director and cast
- Chito S. Roño Director
- John Lloyd Cruz as Ronald
- Enrique Gil as Martin Bien
- Jessy Mendiola as Bessie Buenaventura
- Gretchen Barretto as Amanda Bien
- Vivian Velez as Lallie Lapiral
- Richard Gomez as Julian Bien
- Isay Alvarez as Atty. Patricia Celis
- Benjamin Alves as Paco Sequia
- Gee Canlas as Megan
- Mon Confiado as Borta
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