Synopsis

Though titled a sequel, the film begins 10 years before the incidents of ‘Infernal Affairs I’. Chan is dismissed from the police academy as his half-brother is a triad boss. But he is hired as an undercover cop, to infiltrate the triad. At the same time, triad member Lau is rising in the police force. Meanwhile, a rival crime boss increases his powers inside the triad. Half-truths, blatant lies and hidden identities create a stylish, action-packed, complex maze that ends with the beginning of a bitter enmity between the mob head, Sam, and Officer Wong. 

Credits

Directed by Written by Cinematography by Film Editing by

Wai Keung Lau Siu Fai Mak Felix Chong Siu Fai Mak Wai Keung Lau Man-Ching Ng Ching Hei Pang Danny Pang

Cast

Character Lau Kin Ming Chan Wing Yan Inspector Wong Chi Shing Ngai Wing-Hau Hon Sam Mary Tsui Wai-keung Ngai's Brother Law Gandhi Inspector Calvin Negro Parking Lot Dealer Private Investigator Sunny Socialites Hung the Solicitor Yee Hau's Sister Paul Cheung May Sergeant Chan Billy

Actor's name Edison Chen Shawn Yue Anthony Wong Chau-Sang Francis Ng Eric Tsang Carina Lau Chapman To Hoi Lin Roy Cheung Henry Fong Bey Logan Peter Ngor Ricardo Mamood Brandon Rhea Phorjeat Keanpetch Shipin Ye Ping Hui Tay Alexander Chan Kara Hui Chaucharew Wichai Xiao Hai Kelly Fu William Tuen Wing-Hong Cheung

Influences

Follows
Mou gaan dou (2002)

Followed by
Mou gaan dou III: Jung gik mou gaan (2003)

Remade as
The Departed (2006)

References
The Godfather (1972) The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Referenced in
Chuet chung tit gam gong (2003)

Spoofed in
Chuet chung tit gam gong (2003)

Awards

The film won the Golden Deer for Technical Achievement at the Changchun Film Festival (2005).

Won Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song at the Hong Kong Film Awards (2004).

Won HKFCS Award for Best Film at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards (2004).

Nominated for Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography , Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Original Film Score, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Sound Effects, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards (2004).

Comments

About the Film

“I was spellbound by this film. I can’t wait to see it again. It is clever on every level: period, music and performance” - James Christopher (Times UK )

“Infernal Affairs II contains strong performances by Anthony Wong and Eric Tsang along with some edgy music by Chan Kwong-wing.” -Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat (Spirituality and Practice)

“More than worthy companion to its powerhouse predecessor.” -Derek Elley (Variety)

From the Film

SP Wong: Evil prevails. Only the good die young.

Chen Wing Yan: I only want to be a good man.

Ngai Wing-Hau: My father always says "what goes around comes around."

Trivia

The film was highly anticipated prior to its release due to the extreme success achieved by Infernal Affairs.

Both Tony Leung and Andy Lau, who played the central roles in the original, do not appear in the film, as they are replaced by the younger versions played by Shawn Yue and Edison Chen, respectively.

The film grossed $24,919,376 HKD - big by 2003 Hong Kong standards, but only about half of what the original Infernal Affairs made.

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