Where can I watch The Empty Hands (2017)?

In US, The Empty Hands is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Empty Hands worth watching?

The Empty Hands holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Empty Hands?

The Empty Hands stars Stephy Tang Lai-Yan, Chapman To, Yasuaki Kurata, Stephen Au and Dada Chan.

When was The Empty Hands released?

The Empty Hands was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.

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The Empty Hands (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2017, The Empty Hands is an action and drama film directed by Chapman To, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Half-Chinese and half-Japanese Mari Hirakawa is the daughter of a Karate coach. Since her childhood, she was forced under her father's training, and has resented Karate for as long as she can remember--her only wish is to sell the dojo after her father passes away. Following his death, Mari starts fantasizing about her life of freedom; however, she finds out from her lawyer that her father has only left her 49% ownership of the property, the other 51% was left to one of his worst pupils, Chan Keung. The two clash, and Chan has a proposition – if Mari is able to win a match in a legitimate martial arts competition, he will unconditionally give her his share of the property. Mari is trapped in a dilemma, and will have to make a choice that will change her life...

Who’s in it. The Empty Hands stars Stephy Tang Lai-Yan as Mari Hirakawa, Chapman To as Chan Keung, Yasuaki Kurata as Mari's father and Stephen Au as Mute Dog, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Empty Hands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empty Hands page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Empty Hands tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch The Empty Hands (2017)?: In US, The Empty Hands is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Empty Hands worth watching?: The Empty Hands holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Empty Hands?: The Empty Hands stars Stephy Tang Lai-Yan, Chapman To, Yasuaki Kurata, Stephen Au and Dada Chan.
When was The Empty Hands released?: The Empty Hands was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.