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Availability: Limited Availability - This title is limited to stock on hand and will soon be unavailable. After our stock is depleted, this title will no longer be available. If you want this DVD, we suggest you order it immediately. Director: Kayo Hatta Released: 1994 [Japan] Genre: Drama     Sub-Genre: Romance Keywords:  America || Japan / Japanese || Marriage / Wedding

URGENT NOTE: There are English imbedded subtitles for the Japanese spoken parts, but they are sometimes covered up partially by the Chinese imbedded subtitles. We are not accepting any returns for this reason.

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Plot:	A young woman leaves behind all she knows for the far-off islands of Hawaii--and an arranged marriage with a man she has known only through photographs and letters. Her strange new life is filled with unexpected discovery and joy.
Overview:	Hawaii, 1918. She left Japan for a man she had never met, in a new world she couldn't imagine...America. Inspired by the true stories of Hawaii's picture brides, this unforgettable story is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of a tropical paradise. With only a picture in hand, a spirited young woman leaves behind all she knows for the far-off islands of Hawaii--and an arranged marriage with a man she has known only through photographs and letters. Though stunned by the reality she encounters upon her arrival, in time her new life is filled with unexpected discovery and joy. Featuring Youki Kudoh ("Snow Falling On Cedars"), Tamlyn Tomita ("The Joy Luck Club"), and the legendary Toshiro Mifune ("Seven Samurai") in his final film appearance. "Picture Bride" won the coveted Audience Award for Best Dramatic Film at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
Cast:	Youki Kudoh  ||  Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa  ||  Tamlyn Tomita  ||  Akira Takayama  ||  Yoko Sugi  ||  Christianne Mays  ||  Toshiro Mifune (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	95 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - Mixed With Japanese) Japanese (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - Mixed With English)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH (in parts), Chinese (Traditional)
Distributor:	Funny  [A Taiwan-Based Distributor]
Rating:	PG-13 - "Parents Strongly Cautioned: May contain action, violence, innuendo, and/or sensuality/nudity."
Features:	Full Screen Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Imbedded Subtitles Behind The Scenes