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Availability: Special Order - Usually ships within 3-6 business days. Once you order it, we will order it from our supplier and ship it out to you. We do not bill you for Special Order items until they ship. You cannot cancel Special Order items after purchase. Director: Kayo Hatta Released: 1994 [Japan] Genre: Drama     Sub-Genre: Romance Keywords:  America || Japan / Japanese || Marriage / Wedding

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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 - Mixed English & Japanese) Japanese (Dolby Digital - Mixed English & Japanese)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH
Distributor:	Miramax  [A USA-Based Distributor]
Rating:	PG-13 - "Parents Strongly Cautioned: May contain action, violence, innuendo, and/or sensuality/nudity."
Features:	Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Director's Audio Commentary The Picture Bride Journey