TV-MAThe Sparring Partner

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Play Time: 135 mins
Crime, Drama
The Sparring Partner

Overview:
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.

Original Title:正義迴廊
Status: Released (2022-10-27)
Awards:4 wins & 17 nominations total
BoxOffice:$210,187
Screen:Frankie Tam, Oliver Yip
Productions: Mei Ah Entertainment, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited
Production Countries: Hong Kong
Spoken Languages: 广州话 / 廣州話
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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-accompl ....

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