Synopsis

This prequel to Infernal Affairs delves into the pre-Handover lives of the series’ characters, exploring themes of family, morality and honour in a manner echoing Coppola’s The Godfather saga. More than a franchise cash-in, this rich crime drama substitutes character dynamics for its predecessor’s catand-mouse thrills to astounding effect. Infernal Affairs II earned exceptional critical acclaim and again demonstrated that the Hong Kong film industry’s notoriously fast filmmaking machine could produce high quality work.