Infernal Affairs: Iii

Yeung Kwun (Leon Lai) is the film’s red herring. He appears cold, calculating, and suspicious. But his role is tragic: he is another undercover cop, inserted into the Police Complaints Division to root out corrupt officers. He is not hunting Lau for being a mole; he is hunting Lau for the murder of SP Wong (from the first film).

By the end, Yeung Kwun is killed by Lau, making him yet another innocent cop sacrificed to protect a lie. Infernal Affairs III

The film’s difficulty stems from jumping between two periods without clear visual cues. Here’s how to distinguish them: Yeung Kwun (Leon Lai) is the film’s red herring

| Timeline | Year | Focus | Tone | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Present | 2004 | Lau’s descent into madness and paranoia | Tense, fragmented, surreal | | Past | 2002 | Chan’s last assignment with his boss, SP Wong | Gritty, action-oriented, tragic | He is not hunting Lau for being a

Key Hint: Look for Tony Leung (Chan). If you see him, you are in the 2002 flashback.

The film was a commercial success, grossing over HK$47 million (US$6 million) at the Hong Kong box office.

The film's score was composed by David Buck and was released as a soundtrack album.