← ← Back
Movie poster: Picture Bride (1995)
🎬 Movie

Picture Bride

1995 · 94 min Drama History
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 1995
Country Japan, United States of America
Genre Drama, History
Director Kayo Hatta
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (24 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Director Kayo Hatta constructs a narrative on the contrast between the protagonist's fragile hopes and her harsh new reality. The film explores female solidarity and quiet resilience, relying on authentic historical details of plantation life.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of earned dignity, born from hardship and unexpected friendship. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kayo Hatta

🕯️

Best Watched

Watch in a quiet setting to fully absorb the film's deliberate pace and emotional depth.

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000