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Bride of the Orient

1619891h 34mUrs Odermatt
IMDb 6.7

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After the death of his mother, a lonely farmer in rural Switzerland considers finally starting a family of his own. Eventually he pays for a bride from Thailand. The couple don't share a language, but being to know each other. However the village neighbors are suspicious of foreigners.

DramaRomance
MarriageMelancholyReligionRacismSex TraffickingRural LifeAmbiguousEmpathetic

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What is Bride of the Orient (1989) about?

After the death of his mother, a lonely farmer in rural Switzerland considers finally starting a family of his own. Eventually he pays for a bride from Thailand. The couple don't share a language, but being to know each other. However the village neighbors are suspicious of foreigners.

Who stars in Bride of the Orient?

Bride of the Orient stars Wolfram Berger (Windleter), Werner Herzog (Businger), Helen Vita (Matrimonial Agent), Annamirl Bierbichler (Vreneli), Arunotai Jitreekan (Thai Woman). The film was directed by Urs Odermatt.

How long is Bride of the Orient?

Bride of the Orient has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated 16.

Is Bride of the Orient worth watching?

Bride of the Orient holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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