The Sparring Partner

Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

7.120222h 15mReleased

Crime

Drama

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date2022-10-27

Runtime2h 15m

Languages广州话 / 廣州話

CountriesHong Kong

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Cast & Crew

Yeung Wai-Lun

as Henry Cheung

Mak Pui-Tung

as Angus Tong

Louisa So Yuk-Wah

as Carrie Yau

Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

as Wilson Ng

Michael Chow Man-Kin

as Allen Chu

Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

as Yip Wai Ping

Chung Suet-Ying

as Cheng Ka Man

Harriet Yeung Sze-Man

as Tong Man Shan

Chu Pak-Him

as Cheung Hin Jo

Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong

as Superintendent Kam

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Nov 21, 2022

7/10

Based on a rather shocking true story from Hong Kong, this is quite an intriguing depiction of the arrest and trial of Henry Chung (Yeung Wai Lun) for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his parents. He is pretty up-front about his guilt and the trial seems a bit of a fait-accompli. The gist of the film, though, centres on the involvement of his…

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