Genres: Drama, History
Languages: Tagalog, English, Japanese
Year: 1995
Vote: 6.3
Festival & Award: Sundance - Audience Award Dramatic
Picture Bride
The showmakers
Overview
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.
Indie vibes check
Picture Bride is an indie film as it was produced on a low budget with limited studio involvement.