Picture Bride

Picture Bride

PG-13 1995 · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Kayo Hatta · Written by Kayo Hatta

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