Picture Bride
1995
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.
Director:
Kayo Hatta
Writers:
Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta, Diane Mei Lin Mark
Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations
Production:
N/A
Country:
Japan, United States
