About The Trial The Trial is a 2014 Filipino family-drama film starring John Lloyd Cruz , Richard Gomez , Gretchen Barretto , Jessy Mendiola , and Enrique Gil. The film is directed by Chito S. Roño. Also, It's produced and released by Star Cinema for its 20th Anniversary. Plot Ronald (John Lloyd Cruz), a mentally handicapped student, is accused of raping Bessy (Jessy Mendiola), his tutor and school teacher. And when the school files a case against Ronald in an effort to throw him in prison, Ronald’s family is given precious few options in matters of legal defense. But as a 29-year-old grade seven student, Ronald is a “special case” in more ways than one.