Picture Bride
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kayo Hatta
- Screenplay & Story
- Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Picture Bride
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cecile Company, Thousand Cranes Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kayo Hatta
Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta, Diane Mei Lin Mark
Mark Adler
Claudio Rocha
Lynzee Klingman, Mallory Gottlieb
Diane Mei Lin Mark, Lisa Onodera
Department Leadership Roster
Kayo Hatta
Director
Ada Akaji
Costume Design
Paul Guncheon
Production Design
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Mallory Gottlieb
Editor
Claudio Rocha
Director of Photography
Kayo Hatta
Screenplay
Mari Hatta
Screenplay
Lisa Onodera
Producer
Colin C.L. Fong
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picture Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picture Bride about?
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.
Who directed Picture Bride?
Picture Bride was directed by Kayo Hatta.
Who stars in Picture Bride?
The principal cast of Picture Bride includes Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Toshirō Mifune.
When was Picture Bride released and how long is it?
Picture Bride was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Picture Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picture Bride was composed by Mark Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Picture Bride?
Picture Bride holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).