Infernal Affairs vs The Past
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for The Past). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 10m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2013). Both are drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
The Past| Infernal Affairs | The Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Asghar Farhadi |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Tahar Rahim, Bérénice Bejo, Sabrina Ouazani, Valéria Cavalli, Babak Karimi |
Synopsis
Infernal Affairs
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
The Past
After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...
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