The Sparring Partner

Based on a high-profile 2013 case, this crime drama follows the aftermath of a brutal crime in which a young man and his friend killed and dismembered the man's parents. As the trial proceeds, the defendants claim they are innocent while manipulating their image in court. This behavior causes conflict among their own defense lawyers, while a group of nine jurors engage in intense debates to determine the actual facts of the case.

The film was directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin and produced by Philip Yung Chi-Kwong. The screenplay was written by Frankie Tam Gong-Yuen, Thomas Leung Wing-ho, and Oliver Yip. The cast features Yeung Wai-Lun as Henry Cheung and Mak Pui-Tung as Angus Tong, alongside Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung, Michael Chow Man-Kin, and Gloria Yip Wan-Yee. In total, 76 actors are credited in the production.

Released in Hong Kong, the movie earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received generally positive feedback from audiences, holding a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 48 votes.