Picture Bride (1995)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 6.5/10 Japan
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Dating from 1995, Picture Bride sits in the drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Kayo Hatta. The cast includes Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama and Tamlyn Tomita. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Kayo HattaDirector
- Youki Kudohas Riyo
- Akira Takayamaas Matsuji Kimura
- Tamlyn Tomitaas Kana
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Kanzaki
- Toshirō Mifuneas The Benshi
- Yōko Sugias Aunt Sode
- Christianne Maysas Miss Pieper
- Warren Fabroas Felipe
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Questions about Picture Bride
- What genre is Picture Bride?
- Picture Bride is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in Picture Bride?
- Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Toshirō Mifune appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Picture Bride?
- Kayo Hatta directed Picture Bride.
- How long is Picture Bride?
- Picture Bride runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Picture Bride worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Picture Bride?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
