The Film
Picture Bride
The Story
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.
Runtime
94 min
Released May 1995

Directed by
Kayo Hatta
Written byKayo Hatta, Mari Hatta
Marquee
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