The Sparring Partner (2022)

  • 18
  • 11/18/2022 (GB)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 15m

Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

Overview

Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. Pleading not guilty, the defense attorneys soon turn on each other, as the defendants play the devil and idiot game. Meanwhile, heated debates emerge inside the jury room, where nine jurors grapple with the truth.

Ho Cheuk-Tin

Director

Frankie Tam

Writer

Thomas Leung Wing-ho

Writer

Yip Wai-ping

Writer

Cast

Yeung Wai-Lun's headshot

Yeung Wai-Lun

Henry Cheung
Mak Pui-Tung's headshot

Mak Pui-Tung

Angus Tong
Louisa So Yuk-Wah's headshot

Louisa So Yuk-Wah

Carrie Yau
Jan Lam Hoi-Fung's headshot

Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

Wilson Ng
Michael Chow Man-Kin's headshot

Michael Chow Man-Kin

Allen Chu
Gloria Yip Wan-Yee's headshot

Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

Yip Wai Ping
Chung Suet-Ying's headshot

Chung Suet-Ying

Cheng Ka Man
Harriet Yeung's headshot

Harriet Yeung

Tong Man Shan

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