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
Infernal Affairs — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Sorry, I am a cop.
Context
Spoken to Lau during the final rooftop confrontation while holding him at gunpoint.
Meaning
The ultimate reclamation of his identity. In the face of his adversary, he finally vocalizes his true self, even if it makes him vulnerable.
I want to be a good man.
Context
Lau's plea to Chan on the rooftop, asking for a chance to start over.
Meaning
Highlight's Lau's tragic delusion; he believes he can 'choose' a new moral standing by simply killing his past, ignoring the inherent corruption required to get there.
Who knows?
Context
His rebuttal to Chan's statement that he is a cop.
Meaning
A chilling response that underscores the theme of identity as a social construct. If no one knows you are a criminal, do you remain one?
He who is in Continuous Hell never dies. Longevity is a big hardship in Continuous Hell.
Context
The final line of text displayed on the screen as the film ends.
Meaning
Encapsulates the film's philosophy: that surviving a life of deception and guilt is a far greater punishment than death.
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