Infernal Affairs II
The Birth of a Legend.
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Produced by Media Asia Films, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
A dark, tension-filled crime prequel exploring the origins of a Triad power struggle against the backdrop of Hong Kong's political transition, built on betrayal and moral compromise.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Infernal Affairs II
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Infernal Affairs II
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Infernal Affairs II, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Infernal Affairs II, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Infernal Affairs II, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
