Those Were the Days
2000, Cantonese. Directed by Raymond Yip Wai-Man.
Gang member Chicken is fond of his childhood sweetheart, Gigi, who becomes a nightclub girl to cover her sick mother’s medical costs and is entrusted to him by her dying mother. Chicken plans to send Gigi to live in Macau, yet unexpected hurdles leave their romantic fate unresolved.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Cast & crew
- Raymond Yip Wai-ManDirector
- Jordan Chan Siu-chunChicken
- Jason Chu Wing-tongBanana Skin
- Michael Tse Tin-wahDai Tin Yee
- Jerry Lamb Hiu-fungBau Pei / Foreskin
- Gigi Leung Wing-keiLok Wing Gee
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangDai Fei
- Sandra Ng Kwan-yuSister 13
- Kristy Yang GongruCheung May Yun
- Vincent Wan Yeung-mingBen Hon
- Shek SauChris Chong
- Henry Yu YangBoss Yu
- Ekin Cheng Yee-kinChan Ho Nam
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2000
- Original title
- 友情歲月之山雞故事
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Manfred Wong Man-chun
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Those Were the Days: quick answers
What should I watch before Those Were the Days?
Watch Portland Street Blues (1998), Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (1998), and The Legendary Tai Fei (1999) first.
What comes after Those Were the Days?
Next in the series: City of Desire (2001).
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How long is Those Were the Days?
Those Were the Days runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Those Were the Days have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Those Were the Days on?
Those Were the Days isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 2000. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Those Were the Days?
If you liked Those Were the Days, try True Romance, Peace Hotel, Young and Dangerous 5.
Who directed Those Were the Days?
Those Were the Days (2000) was directed by Raymond Yip Wai-Man and stars Jordan Chan Siu-chun, Jason Chu Wing-tong, Michael Tse Tin-wah.