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Picture Bride

Name: Picture Bride
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1995-05-05
Cast: Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Toshirō Mifune

1995 | 94 min | Drama, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Flags of Our Fathers, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kayo Hatta

Youki KudohRiyo
Akira TakayamaMatsuji Kimura
Tamlyn TomitaKana
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaKanzaki
Toshirō MifuneThe Benshi
Yōko SugiAunt Sode
Christianne MaysMiss Pieper
Warren FabroFelipe