PICTURE BRIDE

PICTURE BRIDE is an enchanting and inspired portrayal of Hawaii's plantation era. Riyo is 18 years old when she leaves her native Japan and takes a chance as a picture brde in Hawaii. Her marriage has been arranged by her elders and her only knowledge of her husband is based a a single photpgraph. But when Riyo meets her husband Matsuji, he is 20 years older than the photo, and Hawaii's plantation life is not the paradise she has dreamed it would be. Homesick and disillusioned, Riyo is desperate for a friend. One night she meets a mysterious women in the cane fields who guides her through her first year in Hawaii and leads her to unexpected happiness. Shot on Oahu's north shore, PICTURE BRIDE is simply beautiful. The lighting is magical, and the performances are rock solid. The story celebrates life and digs deep to find its hidden meanings. The world of the film is fresh and new, and Riyo's plight remains etched in our hearts.-Sundance Film Festival