The Sparring Partner

“Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.”

7.1(45)20222h 15m

CrimeDrama

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.

Director

Ho Cheuk-Tin

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Cast

Yeung Wai-Lun

Henry Cheung

Mak Pui-Tung

Angus Tong

Louisa So Yuk-Wah

Carrie Yau

Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

Wilson Ng

Michael Chow Man-Kin

Allen Chu

Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

Yip Wai Ping

Chung Suet-ying

Cheng Ka Man

Harriet Yeung Sze-Man

Tong Man Shan

Chu Pak-Him

Cheung Hin Jo

Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong

Superintendent Kam

Rachel Leung

Ho Man Yee

Ursula Wong Yue-Si

Liu Mei Fan

Reviews

1 review

Geronimo1967

3y ago

7.0

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 accomplice Angus Tong (Man Pui-tung). Now here is...