We Were the Scenery(2025)
We Were the Scenery Synopsis
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.”
We Were the Scenery (2025) is a documentary film directed by Christopher Radcliff, released on January 25, 2025 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Hue Nguyen Che and Hoa Thi Che. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Radcliff
- Writers:
- Cathy Linh Che
- Producers:
- Jess X. Snow, Cathy Linh Che
- Cinematographer:
- Jess X. Snow
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Christopher Radcliff, written by Cathy Linh Che, produced by Jess X. Snow and Cathy Linh Che.
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We Were the Scenery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Were the Scenery online?
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We Were the Scenery (2025) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Were the Scenery?
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The main cast of We Were the Scenery (2025) includes Hue Nguyen Che and Hoa Thi Che. The film was directed by Christopher Radcliff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Were the Scenery released?
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We Were the Scenery was released on January 25, 2025 and runs for 15m.
Is We Were the Scenery worth watching?
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We Were the Scenery (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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