Aya
Synopsis
Aya, a young Japanese war bride, arrives in a small Australian town during the 1950s. She and her husband, Frank, are very much in love. Yet somehow Aya still feels more comfortable with the Japanese-speaking Mac, a close friend of Frank's, whose wartime experiences left him with a deep regard for Japanese culture. But Frank wants Aya to forget her Japanese past. Aya finds work in a Japanese restaurant and has a short affair with an Australian-Japanese businessman. With her marriage falling apart, Aya leaves Frank.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Solrun Hoaas
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette Blonski, Solrun Hoaas
- Original Score
- Roger Mason
- Original Title
- Aya
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Womens Film Fund, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Goshu Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Solrun Hoaas
Annette Blonski, Solrun Hoaas
Roger Mason
Geoff Burton
Stewart Young
Denise Patience, Solrun Hoaas
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Solrun Hoaas
Director
Solrun Hoaas
Writer
Jennie Tate
Production Design
Stewart Young
Editor
Denise Patience
Producer
Solrun Hoaas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Aya.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aya about?
Aya, a young Japanese war bride, arrives in a small Australian town during the 1950s. She and her husband, Frank, are very much in love. Yet somehow Aya still feels more comfortable with the Japanese-speaking Mac, a close friend of Frank's, whose wartime experiences left him with a deep regard for Japanese culture. But Frank wants Aya to forget her Japanese past. Aya finds work in a Japanese restaurant and has a short affair with an Australian-Japanese businessman. With her marriage falling apart, Aya leaves Frank.
Who directed Aya?
Aya was directed by Solrun Hoaas.
Who stars in Aya?
The principal cast of Aya includes Eri Ishida, Nicholas Eadie, Chris Haywood, Tim Robertson, Miki Oikawa.
When was Aya released and how long is it?
Aya was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Aya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aya was composed by Roger Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aya?
Aya holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).