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We Were the Scenery

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In 1975, soon after the end of the Vietnam War, Hoa Thi Le and Hue Nguyen Che fled the country on a small boat. After nine days at sea, they docked in the Philippines, where they were utilized as background extras for “Apocalypse Now.”

DirectorChristopher Radcliff
WriterCathy Linh Che
ProducersJess X. Snow·Cathy Linh Che

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christopher Radcliff

HC
Hue Nguyen Che
Self
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Hoa Thi Che
Self

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We Were the Scenery — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams We Were the Scenery?

We Were the Scenery is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is We Were the Scenery on Netflix?

No, We Were the Scenery is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is We Were the Scenery on Amazon Prime Video?

No, We Were the Scenery isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch We Were the Scenery for free?

We Were the Scenery is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.