
Love on a Diet(2001)
A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan.


“In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.”
A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
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Louis Koo
Sze-To Bo

Aaron Kwok
Tony

Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi
Mona

Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lee Kong

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Boss Savage

Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
Mona's Agent

Lo Hoi-Pang
Master Cheng

Calvin Choi Yat-Chi
Jing

Jack Kao
Mona's Father

Hung Wai-Leung
Arcade Player (uncredited)
Throw Down is a drama, action film released in 2004. Directed by Johnnie To, it stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi. A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
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