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The Way We Are

7.120081h 31mMovieDrama

Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.

DirectorAnn Hui
WriterLou Shiu-wa
ProducersWong Jing·Roddy Wong Yat-Ping

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Cast · Directed by Ann Hui

NHNina Paw Hei-ching
Nina Paw Hei-ching
Mrs. Cheung
CLCecilia Chan Lai-Wan
Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan
Granny Leung Foon
JC
Juno Leung Chun-lung
Cheung Ka-on
CCClifton Ko Chi-Sum
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Uncle Chuen
MP
Mary Poon
Auntie Yiu
YC
YoYo Fong Cho-Yiu
Yee
CL
Chan Lai-Hing
Ka-on's Grandma
CC
Carson Chung
Second Uncle
MS
Ma Suet-Yee
Second Aunt
VC
Vincent Chui
Uncle Yung
WM
Wong Ming-Lok
Auntie Yung
YM
Yuen Ming-Hung
Ka-on's Cousin

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The Way We Are — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Way We Are?

The Way We Are isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Way We Are on Netflix?

No, The Way We Are is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Way We Are on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Way We Are isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Way We Are?

The Way We Are hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 4, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.