The Sparring Partner poster

The Sparring Partner

Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

7.1(49)20222h 15m3

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.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
Cantonese

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Gallery

Still from The Sparring PartnerStill from The Sparring PartnerStill from The Sparring Partner

Videos

Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1818 Nov 2022
  • Hong KongHK

    • PremiereHong Kong International Film Festival30 Aug 2022
    • TheatricalIII27 Oct 2022
  • JapanJP

    • TheatricalR15+27 Feb 2026
  • South KoreaKR

    • Premiere18Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival1 Jul 2023

Frequently asked questions

The Sparring Partner was released on 27 October 2022.

Audience reviews

1
  • C

    CinemaSerf

    11/21/2022

    7/10

    Based on a rather shocking true story from Hong Kong, this is quite an intriguing depiction of the arrest and trial of Henry Chung (Yeung Wai Lun) for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his parents. He is pretty up-front about his guilt and the trial seems a bit of a fait-accompli. The gist of the film, though, centres on the involvement of his accomplice Angus Tong (Man Pui-tung). Now here is a character that ha…

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this