The George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award and UCLAs Asian American Studies Center co-sponsored the WWIICW project.

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.

Youki Kudoh (left) and Tamlyn Tomita in a scene from Kayo Hattas Picture Bride.was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and was nominated for best first feature film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

who is at least 20 years older than the photo she was shown.

and will include a post-screening panel discussion with Picture Bride producer Onodera and cinematographer Claudio Rocha.Ill be inviting a stage set designer (o-dogu) from Japan for the first time.

Q: What thoughts did you have in choosing the two parade songs this year: Kawasaki Odori and Sore ga Daiji?A: Kawasaki Odori has a fast tempo.The most important thing is that everyone enjoys dancing.

These connections have lasted over the years.and create joyful moments together with the community.