Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.
The Sparring Partner Synopsis
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.
The Sparring Partner (2022) is a crime and drama film directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin, released on October 27, 2022 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Yeung Wai-Lun, Mak Pui-Tung, Louisa So Yuk-Wah and Jan Lam Hoi-Fung. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Ho Cheuk-Tin
- Writers:
- Thomas Leung Wing-ho, Frankie Tam Gong-Yuen, Oliver Yip
- Producers:
- Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Leung Yau-Cheong
- Composer:
- Sara Fung Chi-Han
- Production:
- Mei Ah Entertainment, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
- Status:
- Released