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.

Country:

US

Genre:

Drama, History

Released:

1995-05-05

Languages:

Tagalog, English, Japanese

Companies:

Cecile CompanyThousand Cranes Filmworks