# Infernal Affairs (2002)

> Two men embedded on opposite sides of Hong Kong's criminal underworld race to uncover the other's secret before their borrowed identities consume them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5829

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Director: Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Cast: Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Elva Hsiao, Chapman To Man-Chat
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338564/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, brooding, stylish, late night thriller viewing, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

In a world of deception, trust is the ultimate weapon.

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