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| Picture Bride |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 17 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa & Toshiro Mifune |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Miramax Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
5545 AS |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
95 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1995 |
| (LD Release Date): |
10/1/95 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Kayo Hatta |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Kayo Hatta & Mari Hatta |
| (Story): |
Kayo Hatta, Mari Hatta & Diane Mei |
| (Music): |
Mark Adler |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Paul Guncheon |
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| (Costume Designer): |
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| (Editor): |
Lynzee Klingman ACE & Mallory Gottlieb |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Diane Mei Lin Mark |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Lisa Onodera |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Stereo A |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Picture Bride recounts a fascinating, largely unknown element of American history with its careful portrayal of the hundreds of Asian immigrant women who, through arranged marriages, sought new lives and economic opportunity in Hawaii. The film centers around Riyo (Youki Kudoh) a young and sometimes timid city girl who, in 1918 Tokyo, submits her photograph to a matchmaker who arranges her wedding to Matsuji ( Akira Takayama), a sugar-cane plantation worker. Upon arrival to the Hawaiian Islands, Riyos’ enchanted expectations are shattered as she quickly learns about the hellish working conditions of the exploited cane fields and of a cruel deception so casually imposed upon her by the matchmaking process. This unique tale of survival and struggle is beautifully photographed, capturing the sun-soaked scenery of the islands.
LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 matted picture is sharp and detailed with excellent color fidelity that is warm and natural. The picture is solid with the slightest noise in dark scenes but no artifacts.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is pleasantly enveloping although fidelity is a bit on the bright edge.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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