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The Sparring Partner

"Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia."

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.

Top Cast

  • Yeung Wai-Lun

    Yeung Wai-Lun

    Henry Cheung

  • Mak Pui-Tung

    Mak Pui-Tung

    Angus Tong

  • Louisa So Yuk-Wah

    Louisa So Yuk-Wah

    Carrie Yau

  • Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

    Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

    Wilson Ng

  • Michael Chow Man-Kin

    Michael Chow Man-Kin

    Allen Chu

  • Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

    Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

    Yip Wai Ping

  • Chung Suet-ying

    Chung Suet-ying

    Cheng Ka Man

  • Harriet Yeung Sze-Man

    Harriet Yeung Sze-Man

    Tong Man Shan

  • Chu Pak-Him

    Chu Pak-Him

    Cheung Hin Jo

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.

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