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who realizes that his wispy wife is ill-suited to the hard labor involved in sugar cane cultivation.produced by Lisa Onodera and Diane Mei Lin Mark.

But she has hidden a secret of her own from her husband.Picture Bride tells the journey of Riyo (Youki Kudoh).Riyo is dismayed and feels tricked upon meeting her soon-to-be husband.

independently produced movie is a dramatization about the picture bride phenomenon of the early 20th century.GLA JACL co-sponsors tribute to the films late director.

who will share memories and behind-the-scenes stories on the making of the film.

Like many real-life picture brides.Its my way of giving back to all the people who have taught me.

Q: So you had already been training under Hideko Sensei while you were still in middle school in the U.I feel an even deeper sense of appreciation and a desire to give back.

but Im embracing that challenge fully.I simply loved Japanese dance.