Infernal Affairs II
7.3/10
Rating
119 min
Runtime
2003
Release Year
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Director
Cast
Shawn Yue, Edison Chen, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Carina Lau
Quick Synopsis
Set in Hong Kong during the lead-up to the 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule, this prequel explores the intense and violent conflict within the Triad criminal organizations as they vie for control. The story reveals the background and motivations of key characters, showing how their actions during this turbulent period lead directly to the events depicted in the original film.
Detailed Synopsis of Infernal Affairs II
In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.
