hawaii,arranged marriage,cultural difference,orphan,older man younger woman relationship,woman director

Picture Bride (1995)

Poster for Picture Bride

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Kayo Hatta
  • Profile picture of Youki Kudoh
    Riyo Youki Kudoh
  • Profile picture of Akira Takayama
    Matsuji Kimura Akira Takayama
  • Profile picture of Tamlyn Tomita
    Kana Tamlyn Tomita
  • Profile picture of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Kanzaki Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • Profile picture of Toshirō Mifune
    The Benshi Toshirō Mifune
  • Profile picture of Yōko Sugi
    Aunt Sode Yōko Sugi

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Keywords

  • hawaii
  • arranged marriage
  • cultural difference
  • orphan
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • woman director