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Lives in the Sands

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For twenty years, Canh has lived in North Vietnam, unable to return to his home in the south where his wife is waiting for him. She is happy to reunite with her husband until she learns that he has married a young woman in the north and has a child by her. The love triangle becomes more complicated.

DirectorNguyễn Thanh Vân
WriterQuang Lap Nguyen

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Cast · Directed by Nguyễn Thanh Vân

HÁHồng Ánh
Hồng Ánh
Tâm
ĐDĐơn Dương
Đơn Dương
Cảnh
PHPham Thi Mai Hoa
Pham Thi Mai Hoa
Thoa
CNCông Ninh
Công Ninh
Huy
LHLan Hà
Lan Hà
Gianh
TB
Trần Thị Bé

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Lives in the Sands — streaming FAQ

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Lives in the Sands isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is Lives in the Sands on Netflix?

No, Lives in the Sands is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Lives in the Sands on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lives in the Sands isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Lives in the Sands for free?

Lives in the Sands isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Lives in the Sands?

Lives in the Sands hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 1999. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.