Picture Bride

In 1918, Riyo, a 17-year-old orphan, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii 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. As Riyo navigates the cultural and social challenges of her new home, she must confront her own vulnerabilities and ultimately find a way to reclaim her agency and forge a new path.