Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief scene with implied sexual activity.
- 🟡 30/100 Suggestive dialogue and close physical proximity.
- 🔴 80/100 Characters shown using drugs in a nightclub setting.
- 🔴 90/100 Drug dealing and discussion about drug use.
- 🔴 70/100 Character shown under the influence of drugs.
- 🔴 80/100 Graphic fight scene with punches and kicks.
- 🔴 90/100 Shooting scene with blood and injury details.
- 🔴 85/100 Intense chase and violent confrontation.
- 🟡 60/100 Use of strong language in dialogue.
- 🔴 70/100 Character uses profanity in an argument.
- 🟡 50/100 Strong language in a tense scene.
Details for Mou gaan dou (2002)
What is the plot of 'Mou gaan dou' (2002)?
'Mou gaan dou' (2002), also known as 'Infernal Affairs,' is a crime thriller about an undercover police officer, Chan Wing-yan (Tony Leung), who infiltrates a triad, and a triad mole, Lau Kin-ming (Andy Lau), who has risen to a high rank in the police force. Both men are unaware of each other's true identities and must race against time to uncover the other before their own cover is blown.
Who are the main actors in 'Mou gaan dou' (2002)?
The main actors in 'Mou gaan dou' (2002) are Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Chan Wing-yan, Andy Lau as Lau Kin-ming, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as SP Wong Chi-shing, and Eric Tsang as Hon Sam. The film is directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
What awards did 'Mou gaan dou' (2002) win?
'Mou gaan dou' (2002) won numerous awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Andrew Lau and Alan Mak), Best Actor (Tony Leung), and Best Supporting Actor (Anthony Wong) at the Hong Kong Film Awards. It also received international acclaim and inspired a Hollywood remake, 'The Departed,' directed by Martin Scorsese.
Is 'Mou gaan dou' (2002) part of a series?
Yes, 'Mou gaan dou' (2002) is the first film in a trilogy. It was followed by 'Infernal Affairs II' (2003), a prequel, and 'Infernal Affairs III' (2003), which serves as both a sequel and a prequel, exploring the events before and after the original film.
What is the significance of the title 'Mou gaan dou'?
The title 'Mou gaan dou' translates to 'Infernal Affairs' in English, referring to the Buddhist concept of the 'Avici' or the 'Endless Hell,' symbolizing the eternal suffering and moral dilemmas faced by the main characters as they navigate their double lives.
