Sway (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 2014, Sway is a drama film directed by Rooth Tang, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. An intelligent and affecting drama that follows lives of three couples living in three worldly cities, Sway reflects on the excitements and struggles of immigrant experience in the age of globalization when individuals have become more mobile but also more rootless than ever. In Paris, Arthur tries to convince his girlfriend to return to Asia together with him before his visa expires. In Bangkok, June ponders her future with husband Palm in America. And in Los Angeles, Amanda tries to fit into the family of a Japanese widower still haunted by their loss.
Who’s in it. Sway stars Huang Lu as Vivian, Matt Wu as Arthur, Sajee Apiwong as June and Ananda Everingham as Palm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Sway has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sway (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sway worth watching?
- Sway holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sway?
- Sway stars Huang Lu, Matt Wu, Sajee Apiwong, Ananda Everingham and Miki Ishikawa.
- When was Sway released?
- Sway was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.