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Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. Acting as a prequel to the highly successful 2002 film Infernal Affairs, it traces the parallel origin stories of the police officer who infiltrates the triads and the mobster who embeds himself within the police force during the 1990s. The narrative provides crucial political and personal context for the characters leading up to the original film's events.
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Is Infernal Affairs II a sequel or a prequel?
Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 prequel that explores the backstories of the two moles before the events of the original film. It shows how Lau Kin-ming and Chan Wing-yan infiltrated the police force and the triads, respectively, in the early 1990s.
Why isn't Tony Leung in the prequel?
Because the film is set ten years before the first movie, Tony Leung did not reprise his role as the older Yan. Instead, actors Shawn Yue and Edison Chen play the younger versions of Yan and Ming.
Who directed Infernal Affairs II?
Andrew Lau and Alan Mak returned to co-direct this 2003 Hong Kong crime drama. The film expands on the complex mythology established in their original 2002 masterpiece.
Does the prequel feature the triad boss Sam?
Yes, the triad boss Hon Sam appears prominently in the film, played by Eric Tsang. The narrative heavily focuses on Sam's rise to power and his relationship with Officer Wong, portrayed by Anthony Wong.
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