Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Two moles, one in the police force and one in the criminal underworld, are tasked by their respective organizations to gather intelligence on each other. As their missions become increasingly intertwined and dangerous, both men begin to question their identities and loyalties. The film follows their tense cat-and-mouse game as they race against time to expose each other before their cover is blown.
Infernal Affairs was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its intricate plot, stellar performances, and stylish direction. It is widely regarded as one of the best Hong Kong films of its era and a masterclass in the undercover crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Infernal Affairs, praising its gripping plot, intense suspense, and the powerful performances of the cast. Many highlighted the film's intelligence and its ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout.
Won 7 Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Tony Leung), and Best Supporting Actor (Anthony Wong). Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
The success of Infernal Affairs led to a Hollywood remake, 'The Departed', directed by Martin Scorsese, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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