Picture Bride(1995)
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.
Picture Bride (1995) is a drama and history film directed by Kayo Hatta, released on May 5, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Kayo Hatta
- Writers:
- Kayo Hatta, Kayo Hatta, Diane Mei Lin Mark
- Producers:
- Lisa Onodera
- Cinematographer:
- Claudio Rocha
- Composer:
- Mark Adler
- Production:
- Cecile Company, Thousand Cranes Filmworks
- Status:
- Released
Picture Bride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Youki Kudoh
as Riyo
Akira Takayama
as Matsuji Kimura
Tamlyn Tomita
as Kana
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Kanzaki
Toshirō Mifune
as The Benshi
Yōko Sugi
as Aunt Sode
- Christianne Mays
Christianne Mays
as Miss Pieper
- Warren Fabro
Warren Fabro
as Felipe
Key crew
Directed by Kayo Hatta, written by Kayo Hatta, Kayo Hatta and Diane Mei Lin Mark, produced by Lisa Onodera.
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Picture Bride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 25 ratings.
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Picture Bride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Picture Bride online?
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Picture Bride (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Picture Bride?
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The main cast of Picture Bride (1995) includes Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Toshirō Mifune. The film was directed by Kayo Hatta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Picture Bride released?
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Picture Bride was released on May 5, 1995 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Picture Bride worth watching?
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Picture Bride (1995) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.