The Infernal Affairs Trilogy - Criterion Collection Blu-Ray

Directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, "The Infernal Affairs Trilogy" is a highly acclaimed Hong Kong crime drama series released between 2002 and 2003 . The duo, known for their innovative storytelling and stylish direction, crafted a gripping saga that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and identity. The trilogy stars Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who deliver compelling performances as rival moles navigating the dangerous worlds of the police force and the criminal underworld .

The trilogy follows two undercover agents: a police officer (Tony Leung) who infiltrates a triad by posing as a gangster, and a gangster (Andy Lau) who becomes a police officer to spy for the triad . As their paths intertwine, both men are caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, leading to intense confrontations and moral dilemmas . The films delve into the psychological and emotional toll of living a double life, set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chinese rule .

The trilogy received numerous awards, including seven Hong Kong Film Awards for "Infernal Affairs" (2002), and it inspired Martin Scorsese's "The Departed" (2006) .