The Sparring Partner

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

Cast: Yeung Wai-Lun, Mak Pui-Tung, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung, Michael Chow Man-Kin, Gloria Yip Wan-Yee, Chung Suet-Ying, Harriet Yeung Sze-Man

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