Negotiator expert Cheuk Man Wai unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Forced into a corner, he occupies the police station, taking officers hostage, and demands negotiations with the former negotiator Tse Ka Chun. With Tse's expertise in psychological manipulation and Check's exceptional skills, they engage in a battle of wits. As the verbal sparring deepens, their positions and mindsets gradually change.
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Cast
20 people
Lau Ching-wan
Cheuk Man Wai
Known for
Warriors of Future
Mad Detective
Francis Ng Chun-yu
Tse Ka Chun
Known for
Infernal Affairs II
Exiled
Michael Miu Kiu-wai
Law On Bong
Known for
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
The White Storm 2: Drug Lords
Michael Chow Man-kin
Li Chun Kit
Known for
Fight Back to School 2
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Yeung Wai-Lun
Lo Dik
Also in
The Sparring Partner
The Gutter
Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling
Maggie
Known for
Mojin: The Lost Legend
The Midnight After
Keung Ho-man
Lee Chi Bun
Known for
Warriors of Future
Shock Wave
Kent Cheng Jak-si
Lam Ka Cheung
Known for
Ip Man 2
Crime Story
Rosa Maria Velasco
Chan Hoi Lam
Known for
Time Still Turns the Pages
The Last Dance
Andy Lau Tak-wah
Unstable Hostage Taker Husband
Known for
Infernal Affairs
The Great Wall
Kearen Pang
Unstable Hostage Taker Wife
Also in
In Geek We Trust
Vulgaria
Chu Pak-him
Cheung Chun Fat
Also in
In Geek We Trust
The Sparring Partner
Herman Yau Director · James DeMonaco Story Kevin Fox Story
Worldwide gross $22M · First release May 24, 2024 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, China
Box office
Worldwide gross
$21,933,279
Production
Lian Ray Pictures
Production
联瑞(上海)影业有限公司
Production
Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production
Production
Guava Pictures Limited
Production
Weibo Corporation
Production
Hong Kong SAR China · China
Produced in
Languages
Original title
談判專家
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
China · May 24, 2024
Limited theatrical · 5.24-5.25全国23城点映
No release date listed for United States.
China
May 26, 2024 · Limited theatrical · 全国15城点映
May 31, 2024 · Limited theatrical · 5.31-6.2点映
June 3, 2024 · Limited theatrical · 6.3-6.7全国点映
June 8, 2024 · Theatrical
July 19, 2024 · Digital
Hong Kong SAR China
June 13, 2024 · Theatrical
Singapore
June 27, 2024 · Theatrical
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