

Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii in 1918 to marry Matsuji, a man she has never met. Hoping to escape a troubled past and start anew, Riyo is bitterly disappointed upon her arrival: her husband is twice her age. The miserable girl finds solace with her new friend Kana, a young mother who helps Riyo accept her new life.
Director
Kayo Hatta
Writers
Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta
Release Date
May 5, 1995
Runtime
1h 34m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
24
Cecile Company
Thousand Cranes Filmworks