Set in 1918, seventeen-year-old Riyo is sent from Japan to Hawaii to be a mail-order bride after exchanging photographs with a sugar cane worker. But as luck would have it, Riyo is shocked to find that her future husband appeared much younger in his portrait and is at least 25 years her senior. Now, marriage is out of the question in this dramatic story of a PICTURE BRIDE’s journey to an extraordinary land.

"Fabulous! As refreshing as a tropical breeze."

—Michael Medved, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"Deeply moving and absorbing! Superbly acted and intelligently directed."

—Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"If you thought THE JOY LUCK CLUB was poignant, you’ll cry a river over PICTURE BRIDE!"

— Joyce Caruso, MADEMOISELLE

"A delicate, touching tribute!"

— Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY

"Highly sensual!"

— Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A sumptuous love story!"

— Brandon Judell, WBAI RADIO

"Picture perfect!"

— NEW YORK POST

"Two thumbs up!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

Your students are sure to enjoy the dramatic story of PICTURE BRIDE and her journey to an extraordinary land.

Winner-Audience Award at 1995 Sundance Film Festival