Picture Bride
1995 • 94 min • Drama · History
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 25 · 100%
In 1918, a young Japanese orphan, Riyo, journeys to Hawaii for an arranged marriage to a man twice her age. Disappointed by her new reality, she finds friendship and learns to adapt to her challenging new life on a sugarcane plantation. It
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Depicts the harsh realities of plantation life.
- Some mature themes related to marriage.
- Brief instances of sexism and cultural insensitivity.
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Value of female friendship
- Adapting to new cultures
- Finding strength within community
Talk about it after
- The challenges of arranged marriage
- Immigrant experiences and cultural assimilation
- Historical context of plantation labor
- The meaning of commitment and family
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Top billed cast
Director: Kayo Hatta • Crew: Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta, Diane Mei Lin Mark, Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (25)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0114129
- Official site
- miramax.com
