About this title: The struggles of a young Japanese who leaves her home to marry an stranger are chronicled in this historical drama based on true stories. Picture brides were Japanese women contracted to marry Japanese sugar-cane laborers working in Hawaii. The couple would agree to marry based on the photos they sent to one another. Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii to marry Matsuji. She is appalled to see that Matsuji sent her an old photograph and that he is 25 years older than she. Angered, the spunky bride refuses to sleep with her new husband. She is however obligated to work ...
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Description: Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Toshiro Mifune. Very good in very good packaging. 1995 In Japanese with English subtitles. Appears almost new. read more
Format: DVD
Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment
UPC:717951005588
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Description: Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Toshiro Mifune. Fine in fine packaging. Run time: 98 mins. From private collection. Vista Home Video (no date) Near new. All videos wrapped in cardboard to prevent damage in shipping. Insurance Incl. [SPECIAL OFFER: Buy this selection and get a free VHS to be shipped with your order. Good Idea's Media will send you a list of 50 choices. ] read more
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