Film

The Sparring Partner

2022 · 2h 15m · Crime · Drama

Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

IMDb

7.2

Rotten Tomatoes

100%

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.

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

Xenia Chong

Shiu Pui King

David Siu Chung-Hang

Cheung Chiu

Larine Tang Yue-Ping

Witness, Mika

Jeffrey Lam Sen

Ko Si Kwan

• Ho Cheuk-TinDirector
• Thomas Leung Wing-hoWriter
• Frankie Tam Gong-YuenWriter
• Oliver YipWriter
• Philip Yung Chi-KwongProducer
• Jason LiExecutive Producer
• Joseph Leung Yau-CheongDirector of Photography
• Jojo ShekEditor
• Zhang ZhaoEditor
• J. Him LeeEditor

UK Trailer

Release date

October 27, 2022

Status

Released

Original language

cn

Runtime

2h 15m

Rated

18

Genres

Crime, Drama