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Director
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Release
- 1994
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Synopsis
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.
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Awards
1994 Cannes Film Festival
Nominated
- Best Director
Awards
1995 Sundance Film Festival
Winner
- Audience Award
Nominated
- Grand Jury Prize