Aya(1991)
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.
Aya (1991) is a drama film directed by Solrun Hoaas, released on October 24, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Eri Ishida, Nicholas Eadie, Chris Haywood and Tim Robertson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Solrun Hoaas
- Writers:
- Annette Blonski, Solrun Hoaas
- Producers:
- Denise Patience, Solrun Hoaas
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Production:
- Australian Film Commission, Womens Film Fund, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Goshu Films
- Status:
- Released
Aya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eri Ishida
as Aya
Nicholas Eadie
as Frank
Chris Haywood
as Mac
Tim Robertson
as Willy
- Miki Oikawa
Miki Oikawa
as Junko
Yasushi Suzuki
as Yano
- Takahito Masuda
Takahito Masuda
as Inoue
- D.J. Foster
D.J. Foster
as Barry
Marion Heathfield
as Lorna
Taya Straton
as Tina
- Julie Forsyth
Julie Forsyth
as Mandy
Key crew
Directed by Solrun Hoaas, written by Annette Blonski and Solrun Hoaas, produced by Denise Patience and Solrun Hoaas.
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Aya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Aya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Aya online?
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Who stars in Aya?
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The main cast of Aya (1991) includes Eri Ishida, Nicholas Eadie, Chris Haywood, Tim Robertson and Miki Oikawa. The film was directed by Solrun Hoaas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aya released?
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Aya was released on October 24, 1991 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Aya worth watching?
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Aya (1991) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.