Picture Bride
Where: |
Hawaii |
When: |
The 1910s |
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.
Released in 1995 — 94 minutes
Genres: |
Drama History |
Languages: |
English Japanese Tagalog |