Infernal Affairs vs The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.6/10 for The Seed of the Sacred Fig). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 47m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
The Seed of the Sacred Fig| Infernal Affairs | The Seed of the Sacred Fig | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 47m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Mohammad Rasoulof |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi |
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 Seed of the Sacred Fig
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
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