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Picture Bride

PG-1319951h 34mKayo Hatta

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Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii in 1918 to marry Matsuji, a man she has never met. Hoping to escape a troubled past and start anew, Riyo is bitterly disappointed upon her arrival: her husband is twice her age. The miserable girl finds solace with her new friend Kana, a young mother who helps Riyo accept her new life.

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HawaiiArranged MarriageCultural DifferenceOrphanOlder Man Younger Woman RelationshipWoman Director

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What is Picture Bride (1995) about?

Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii in 1918 to marry Matsuji, a man she has never met. Hoping to escape a troubled past and start anew, Riyo is bitterly disappointed upon her arrival: her husband is twice her age. The miserable girl finds solace with her new friend Kana, a young mother who helps Riyo accept her new life.

Who stars in Picture Bride?

Picture Bride stars Youki Kudoh (Riyo), Akira Takayama (Matsuji Kimura), Tamlyn Tomita (Kana), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Kanzaki), Toshirō Mifune (The Benshi). The film was directed by Kayo Hatta.

How long is Picture Bride?

Picture Bride has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated PG-13.

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