The Sparring Partner
2022
2h 15min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
27 October 2022
Runtime
2h 15min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
Cantonese
Production
Mei Ah Entertainment, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited
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
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
Cheung Chiu
Larine Tang Yue-Ping
Witness, Mika
Lam Sen
Ko Si Kwan
Yau Man-Shing
Lee Kin Shing
Jimmy Wong Wa-Wo
Ho Fu
Joe Cheung Tung-cho
Judge
Patra Au Ga-Man
Little O's mom
Amen Au Cheuk-Man
Mak Siu Hung
Nicky Wong Yung-Tai
Little O
Ho Kai-Nam
Dr. Chan Kam Hung
Singh Hartihan Bitto
New rentee of Tong's flat
Lawrence Lau Sek-Yin
Mr Siu
James Au
Cheung Kuen Kwai
Gam Fung Chan
Shiu Suet Yee
Myth Or
Reporter Kate
Crystal Lui Kwok-Wai
Reporter Amanda
Wong Hin-chung
Au Yeung Shan
Choi Tsz-Ching
Chan Yuk Yu
Brenda Chan Kwai-Fan
Suen Yim Or
Kiki Cheung Hoi-Kei
Koo Ka Yan
Albert Cheung Miu-Hau
Dr. Chung Ka Long
Ricky Chow Hau-Yan
Dr. Lui Hok Fung
Hui Siu-ying
Dr. Siu Man Man
Edmond Wong
Dr. Cheung Kin Hung
Hui See-Wai
Forensic
Mouse FX
Witness, Chan Chor Shan
Leung Kwan-Leun
Witness, Li Chiu
Ronny Yuen
Witness, Cheng Wing Hong
Wong Kwok-Keung
Witness, Lee Siu Lung
Juliana Wong Pui-Chun
Judicial Clerk
Leung Chi Kwong
Judicial Clerk
Franchesca Wong Yuen Wah
Court Usher
Lai Chai-ming
Solicitor
Jasmine Leung Kin-Yi
Assistant of Carrie Yau
Chung Pak-Ho
Assistant of Wilson Ng
Wing Mo
TV Presenter
Friendo Ng
Production Assistant
Ho Yuk-Fai
Cameraman
Joe Hu
Interviewee
Wong Wing-Man
Action House Secretary
Yip Wai-ping
Forensic Officer
Thomas Leung Wing-ho
Forensic Officer
Natalie K.
Leni Riefenstahl
Zoe Wong
Reporter
Leo Lo Hoi-Ying
Reporter
Carmen Hau
Reporter
Vivian Leung Chi-Ching
Reporter
Tam Leung-Ying
Reporter
Jessica Likens
Reporter
Leung Lai-Sun
HKCSD staff
Ho Wai-Ming
HKCSD staff
Lui Wing-Chuen
HKCSD staff
Emil Chan Cheuk-Wah
Plainclothes Police
Lam Chun-Kit
Plainclothes Police
Mok Wai-Fung
Plainclothes Police
Vincent Tam Yu-Hong
Plainclothes Police
Courtney Wu
Disabled
Poon Hoi-Ching
Cashier of home store
You Ng-Chu
Tong's mother
Ranson Ma
Register
Angelica Grace Intan
Tong's ex-wife
Andrew Kwok Hon-Chu
Concentration camp captive
Singh Hamihanata
New rentee of Tong's flat
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