The Sparring Partner
2022 · 135 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 518 VOTES · DIR. Ho Cheuk-Tin
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 2,372 lines
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00:01:36 What's that smell?
00:08:07 So what?
00:14:43 to take a look
00:21:08 I'm Auyeung, the solicitor in charge of your case.
00:25:48 Shall we start?
00:31:02 Would it kill you to debate?
00:36:46 It's moldy and rotten.
00:43:31 Is that fair?
00:47:45 they discussed using ice cones to Kill...
00:53:00 Mr. Cheung, please continue.
00:57:57 | hate people who look down on my height.
01:03:44 I'm done.
01:09:53 Aren't doctors experts?
01:14:29 We were understaffed.
01:18:42 On February 25th, 2013,
01:24:14 Hey, do it like me.
01:29:46 A happy dumb fuck.
01:34:30 Yes, but getting them to believe it, that's the hard part.
01:39:24 If you want to frame me, then frame me.
01:45:03 Let me ask you... This year,
01:51:32 and his parents' names.
01:57:16 What is your verdict?
02:02:36 Gotta have it with a tall one!
02:11:36 But they're gone, | can't do anything about that.
Cast & Characters
Yeung Wai-Lun
Henry Cheung
Mak Pui-Tung
Angus Tong
Louisa So Yuk-Wah
Carrie Yau
Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
Wilson Ng
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Allen Chu
Gloria Yip Wan-Yee
Yip Wai Ping
Chung Suet-Ying
Cheng Ka Man
Harriet Yeung Sze-Man
Tong Man Shan
Chu Pak-Him
Cheung Hin Jo
Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Superintendent Kam
Rachel Leung
Ho Man Yee
Ursula Wong Yue-Si
Liu Mei Fan
Xenia Chong
Shiu Pui King
David Siu Chung-Hang
Cheung Chiu
Larine Tang Yue-Ping
Witness, Mika
Jeffrey Lam Sen
Ko Si Kwan
Samuel Yau Man-Shing
Lee Kin Shing
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Ho Fu
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Judge
Patra Au Ga-Man
Little O's mom
Amen Au Cheuk-Man
Mak Siu Hung
Nicky Wong Yung-Tai
Little O
Stephen Ho Kai-Nam
Dr. Chan Kam Hung
Singh Hartihan Bitto
New rentee of Tong's flat
Lawrence Lau Sek-Yin
Mr Siu
James Au
Cheung Kuen Kwai
Chan Gam-Fung
Shiu Suet Yee
Myth Or
Reporter Kate
Crystal Lui Kwok-Wai
Reporter Amanda
Wong Hin-chung
Au Yeung Shan
Choi Tsz-Ching
Chan Yuk Yu
Brenda Chan Kwai-Fan
Suen Yim Or
Kiki Cheung
Koo Ka Yan
Albert Cheung Miu-Hau
Dr. Chung Ka Long
Ricky Chow Hau-Yan
Dr. Lui Hok Fung
Hui So-Ying
Dr. Siu Man Man
Edmond Wong
Dr. Cheung Kin Hung
Hui See-Wai
Forensic
Mouse FX
Witness, Chan Chor Shan
Leung Kwan-Leun
Witness, Li Chiu
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed2,372
Dialogue density17.6 lines / min
First line00:01:36
Final line02:11:36
Production Record
DirectorHo Cheuk-Tin
Languagecn
IMDb votes518
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