A cold, noir-infused descent into a concrete purgatory where two souls, trapped in mirror-image deceptions, wander a maze of rooftops and Morse code while their identities slowly dissolve into the shadows.
Infernal Affairs
無間道
"Loyalty. Honor. Betrayal."
Director:
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Cast:
Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Kelly Chen
Drama
Crime
Action
Thriller
Mystery
Budget:
$6,400,000
Box Office:
$8,836,958
Infernal Affairs - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Men in Black II Reference
In the cinema scene where Lau meets Hon Sam, a poster for Men in Black II is visible. This is a subtle nod to another film about agents living hidden lives among an oblivious population.
John Woo Inspiration
The script was originally inspired by John Woo's Face/Off, but the writers decided to remove the sci-fi elements to focus on the psychological realism of swapped identities.
Avenue of the Stars
The handprints of Andy Lau and Tony Leung on Hong Kong's Avenue of the Stars are often visited by fans as a pilgrimage site for this specific film.