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The Empty Hands
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The Empty Hands

2017-11-02 · 87 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Action

Mari Hirakawa is a woman who inherits her father's karate dojo. However, she finds out that Chan Keung, her father's former student, is also its heir and they fight to determine its sole owner.

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Directors
Chapman To Man-Chat
Production companies
HK Film Production Limited, One Cool Films, Golden Scene
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephy Tang Lai-yanStephy Tang Lai-yanMari Hirakawa
Chapman To Man-ChatChapman To Man-ChatChan Keung
Yasuaki KurataYasuaki KurataAkira Hirakawa
Stephen Au Kam-tongStephen Au Kam-tongMute Dog
Dada Chan ChingDada Chan ChingPeggy
Ryan Lau Chun-kongRyan Lau Chun-kongCalvin
Michelle LoMichelle LoBulldog
Chow Chi-faiChow Chi-faiBoss
Roy Szeto Wai-cheukRoy Szeto Wai-cheukSzeto
Tanya ChanTanya ChanLawyer
Man SaiSun Kee Master Keung
Patrick Leung Pak-kinPatrick Leung Pak-kinDrunkard in Park
Wiyona Yeung Lau-chingWiyona Yeung Lau-chingCalvin's Wife
Charlene HoughtonCharlene HoughtonCharlene
Bill Lui Tak-WaiBodyguard A
Ryouichi IshijimaBodyguard B
Jumbo Tsang Suk-ngaJumbo Tsang Suk-ngaChant Kent's Wife
Choi Ka-YinPreliminary Opponent
JuJu ChanJuJu ChanFinal Opponent
Bomber HeungPreliminary Referee

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