Bride of the Andes
アンデスの花嫁
Synopsis
A young Japanese woman comes to Peru to marry a man she has never seen in this somber drama highlighted by cultural differences. Her husband is a first-generation Japanese and both are bound to the time-honored tradition of arranged marriages. Bringing her child from a previous marriage, she finds her new husband living with Andes Mountain Indians and working for an archaeological expedition. The man and her boy take to each other, and the woman begins to study and understand the lives of the Indians. When her husband is killed mining for Incan treasure, she uses the money sent by the state to stay and help the villagers whom she has come to love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susumu Hani
- Screenplay & Story
- Susumu Hani
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- アンデスの花嫁
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo Eiga, Hani Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susumu Hani
Susumu Hani
Hikaru Hayashi
Shigekazu Nagano
Kazuo Baba
Department Leadership Roster
Susumu Hani
Screenplay
Shigekazu Nagano
Director of Photography
Kazuo Baba
Producer
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Susumu Hani
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride of the Andes
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What is Bride of the Andes about?
A young Japanese woman comes to Peru to marry a man she has never seen in this somber drama highlighted by cultural differences. Her husband is a first-generation Japanese and both are bound to the time-honored tradition of arranged marriages. Bringing her child from a previous marriage, she finds her new husband living with Andes Mountain Indians and working for an archaeological expedition. The man and her boy take to each other, and the woman begins to study and understand the lives of the Indians. When her husband is killed mining for Incan treasure, she uses the money sent by the state to stay and help the villagers whom she has come to love.
Who directed Bride of the Andes?
Bride of the Andes was directed by Susumu Hani.
Who stars in Bride of the Andes?
The principal cast of Bride of the Andes includes Sachiko Hidari, Ansermo Fukuda, Kōji Takahashi, Don Mateo, Takeshi Hika.
When was Bride of the Andes released and how long is it?
Bride of the Andes was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Bride of the Andes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride of the Andes was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.