Ming (Andy Lau) and Yan (Tony Leung) are moles for the police department and the Triads respectively. With the help of his Triad boss Sam (Eric Tsang), Ming now has high hope of being promoted to probationary inspector. On the other hand, Yan is now a Red Pole in the Triads and his immediate boss is none other than Sam. Leading parallel lives, Ming and Yan are feeling increasingly trapped in their false surroundings. Wobbling in the inferno between the living and the dead, they are desperate to find a way out.
Review
This is probably the best thriller made in 2002 and not only because there were actually very few thrillers produced this year! The film, obviously made for international markets, gathers the best cast and crew that the HK movie industry could possibly offer (Nansun Shi, Chris Doyle, The Pang Bros.). Brilliant lead actors are supported by very experienced second roles. Not only Tony Leung Chiu-wai is at his best, but Eric Tsang and Anthony Wong performances are impressive for their depth and...