Iii Patched - Infernal Affairs

Ming looks up. In the reflection of the darkened vending machine glass, he sees two faces now: his own, Lau Kin-Ming’s, and a third—Chan Wing-Yan’s—staring back with calm, patient grief.

★★★★☆ (Essential for trilogy fans; challenging for newcomers) Infernal Affairs III

Details the burgeoning relationship between undercover cop Chan Wing-yan (Tony Leung) and police psychiatrist Dr. Lee (Kelly Chen), as well as his dangerous interactions with a mysterious mainland gang leader, Shen Cheng. Ming looks up

Follows Chan Wing-yan (Tony Leung) in the final months before his death, revealing his struggle with mental instability and his growing connection to the psychiatrist Dr. Lee. Lee (Kelly Chen), as well as his dangerous

Infernal Affairs III has had a significant impact on Hong Kong cinema, influencing a generation of filmmakers. The film's success has also led to a renewed interest in Hong Kong cinema globally.

Then came 2003’s Infernal Affairs III . Critics called it convoluted. Fans called it confusing. Martin Scorsese, who would remake the first film as The Departed , reportedly found the third installment difficult to follow.