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Feature film — 2022

The Sparring Partner (2022)

7.12h 15mCrime — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 49 votes.

Mei Ah Entertainment / Word By Word Limited / Fiece Urchin Production Limited / Film Development Fund of Hong Kong

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Director: Ho Cheuk-Tin

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Cast & crew

Yeung Wai-Lun as Henry Cheung

Yeung Wai-Lun

Henry Cheung

Mak Pui-Tung as Angus Tong

Mak Pui-Tung

Angus Tong

Louisa So Yuk-wah as Carrie Yau

Louisa So Yuk-wah

Carrie Yau

Jan Lamb as Wilson Ng

Jan Lamb

Wilson Ng

Michael Chow Man-kin as Allen Chu

Michael Chow Man-kin

Allen Chu

Gloria Yip Wan-yee as Yip Wai Ping

Gloria Yip Wan-yee

Yip Wai Ping

Chung Suet-ying as Cheng Ka Man

Chung Suet-ying

Cheng Ka Man

Harriet Yeung Sze-man as Tong Man Shan

Harriet Yeung Sze-man

Tong Man Shan

Chu Pak-him as Cheung Hin Jo

Chu Pak-him

Cheung Hin Jo

Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong as Superintendent Kam

Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong

Superintendent Kam

Rachel Leung as Ho Man Yee

Rachel Leung

Ho Man Yee

Ursula Wong Yue-Si as Liu Mei Fan

Ursula Wong Yue-Si

Liu Mei Fan