The Sawyers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1999, The Sawyers is a drama film directed by Vuong Duc, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A peasant opens a lucrative dog meat shop but becomes a subject of extreme loathing from the local people. When his shop is finally burned down, the man enlists the help of his son and nephews to leave their home and work as sawyers in a logging camp. However, his scheming and cruel nature seems to persist even in the vast forests.
Who’s in it. The Sawyers stars Quốc Trị as Bường, Lê Vũ Long as Ngọc, Thu Hà as Phượng and Trần Hạnh as Bố của Ngọc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Sawyers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sawyers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sawyers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sawyers (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sawyers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sawyers worth watching?
- The Sawyers holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sawyers?
- The Sawyers stars Quốc Trị, Lê Vũ Long, Thu Hà, Trần Hạnh and Vũ Đình Thân.
- When was The Sawyers released?
- The Sawyers was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.