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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