"Infernal Affairs" is a police film produced by Media Asia Film Distribution Company in 2002, directed by Lau Wai-keung and Mak Siu-fai, starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Huang Qiusheng, Zeng Zhiwei, etc. The film tells the story of two men with confused identities who are ** and *** undercover respectively, and after a fierce gladiatorial fight, they are determined to find their own story.
The story begins in 1991 when Ni Kun, the boss of a Hong Kong community, was killed. **The results of the investigation revealed that Ni Kun was killed by traitors within the community, but no evidence was found. At this time, a young police officer, Chen Yongren, was asked by his superiors to go deep into Ni's house to investigate the murder of Ni Kun.
On the other hand, Ni Kun's illegitimate son, Ni Yongxiao, is avenging his father's death. He first cleared the community of traitors, and then prepared to take his father's place as the new leader of the society. But he also knows that ** has been investigating his father, and in order to avoid being caught by **, he needs to find an ** undercover agent in order to grasp **'s actions.
Chen Yongren's investigation in the Ni family was met with great resistance, not only by Ni Yongxiao's suspicion, but also by other members of the Ni family. But he eventually found some evidence that Ni Kun's death was related to traitors within the community. At the same time, he also discovered Ni Yongxiao's plan and knew that Ni Yongxiao was looking for an undercover agent for **.
In order to protect himself and the **'s undercover agent, Chen Yongren decided to start a duel with Ni Yongxiao. He teamed up with Liu Jianming, another undercover agent of **, to try to expose Ni Yongxiao's crimes, and also protect his identity from being discovered by Ni Yongxiao. In the process, they experienced many difficulties and dangers, but in the end they succeeded in exposing Ni Yongxiao's crimes and bringing him to justice.
However, in the process, the relationship between Chen Yongren and Liu Jianming also changed. Liu Jianming was originally an undercover agent of **, but in the cooperation with Chen Yongren, he was gradually attracted by Ni Yongxiao's charm and began to doubt his identity. In the end, he decided to betray **, helped Ni Yongxiao escape, and became the new boss of the society.
And Chen Yongren gradually discovered his identity in the confrontation with Liu Jianming. After a thrilling showdown, Chen Yongren finally revealed Liu Jianming's true face.
As the truth was revealed, Chen Yongren's undercover identity was finally confirmed. However, his heart was full of contradictions and pain. His experience in the gang has left him in doubt about who he is and what he does, as well as about the justice of the police.
At the end of the story, Chen Yongren chooses to find redemption in his own way. He left the police force and started a new life. Although he is well aware of the sinister nature of the rivers and lakes, he decides to use his power to do something right and bring some comfort to those who have been hurt.
Infernal Affairs shows a complex and real world through wonderful plots and profound character portrayals. It is not only a police film, but also a profound understanding of human nature, justice and **, which makes the audience feel the tension and excitement at the same time, and at the same time, they can't help but fall into thinking about life