The Sparring Partner
2022 · Movie · 135 min · ★ 7.2
Inspired by a real case, this courtroom drama follows the fallout after a young man and his friend are accused of a horrifying crime against family members. As the trial unfolds, lawyers clash and jurors wrestle with doubt, responsibility, and how much the evidence really proves.
Based on murder of Glory Chau and Moon Siu
Also known as The Cloister of Justice
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Details
- Original title
- 正義迴廊
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-10-27
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 135 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (47 votes)
About
If you like tense, debate-driven crime dramas like Criminal: France or The Unforgivable, this offers a grim, thoughtful courtroom story; Not for you if you want action, easy answers, or lighter viewing.
Pros: morally gripping case; strong courtroom tension; thought-provoking questions | Cons: slow to start; overlong runtime; very dialogue-heavy
Cast & crew
Yeung Wai-Lun
as Henry Cheung
Mak Pui-Tung
as Angus Tong
Louisa So Yuk-Wah
as Carrie Yau
Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
as Wilson Ng
Michael Chow Man-Kin
as Allen Chu
Gloria Yip Wan-Yee
as Yip Wai Ping
Chung Suet-Ying
as Cheng Ka Man
Harriet Yeung Sze-Man
as Tong Man Shan
Chu Pak-Him
as Cheung Hin Jo
Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
as Superintendent Kam
Directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin