The Empty Hands
空手道
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
【萬眾期待 - 《空手道》(The Empty Hands) 正式預告片 11月2日上映】Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-30
Top Cast
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Stephy Tang Lai-Yan
Mari Hirakawa
Chapman To Man-Chat
Chan Keung
Yasuaki Kurata
Akira Hirakawa
Stephen Au Kam-Tong
Mute Dog
Dada Chan Ching
Peggy
Ryan Lau Chun-Kong
Calvin
Michelle Lo
Bulldog
Chow Chi-Fai
Boss
Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Szeto
Tanya Chan
Lawyer
Man Sai
Sun Kee Master Keung
Patrick Leung Pak-Kin
Drunkard in Park
Wiyona Yeung Lau-Ching
Calvin's Wife
Charlene Houghton
Charlene
Bill Lui Tak-Wai
Bodyguard A
Ryouichi Ishijima
Bodyguard B
Jumbo Tsang Suk-Nga
Chant Kent's Wife
Choi Ka-Yin
Preliminary Opponent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chapman To Man-Chat
- Screenplay & Story
- Erica Li, Chapman To Man-Chat
- Original Score
- Veronica Lee
- Original Title
- 空手道
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- HK Film Production Limited, One Cool Films, Golden Scene
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chapman To Man-Chat
Erica Li, Chapman To Man-Chat
Veronica Lee
Tam Wai-Kai
Allen Leung
Tang Wai-But, Chapman To Man-Chat
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Leung
Editor
Tang Wai-But
Producer
Chapman To Man-Chat
Director
Erica Li
Screenplay
Chapman To Man-Chat
Screenplay
Chapman To Man-Chat
Producer
Tam Wai-Kai
Director of Photography
Veronica Lee
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empty Hands
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What is The Empty Hands about?
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.
Who directed The Empty Hands?
The Empty Hands was directed by Chapman To Man-Chat.
Who stars in The Empty Hands?
The principal cast of The Empty Hands includes Stephy Tang Lai-Yan, Chapman To Man-Chat, Yasuaki Kurata, Stephen Au Kam-Tong, Dada Chan Ching.
When was The Empty Hands released and how long is it?
The Empty Hands was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Empty Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Empty Hands was composed by Veronica Lee.