The Sparring Partner (2022)
Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.
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
Writers: Thomas Leung Wing-ho, Frankie Tam Gong-Yuen, Oliver Yip
Stars: Yeung Wai-Lun, Mak Pui-Tung, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
The Sparring Partner is a 2022 Hong Kong Crime/Drama film directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin, starring Yeung Wai-Lun, Mak Pui-Tung, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung. It runs 2h 15m The film holds a 7.1/10 rating from 49 votes on TMDB.
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
Details
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Original Language | CN |
| Original Title | 正義迴廊 |
| Also Known As | The Cloister of Justice, Seigi Kairou |
| Runtime | 2h 15m |
| Production | Mei Ah Entertainment, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited |
| IMDb ID | tt21867590 |
| TMDB ID | 1005251 |
