Hong Kong The Sparring Partner sits in the top 8% of Hong Kong films on this catalog — ranked #69 of 836 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
正義迴廊
“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.
The 2021–2023 Hong Kong Window
17 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Sparring Partner sits at position #5.
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The 2020s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Sparring Partner premiered. 25 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #69 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (92nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.0 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Crime productions specifically: #17 of 167 (top 10%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Mei Ah Entertainment, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited |
| Runtime | 2h 15m |
| Release Date | October 27, 2022 |
| IMDb | tt21867590 |