Movie Description

Aya

(1991)

Overview

Aya, a young Japanese war bride, arrives in a small Australian town during the 1950s. She and her husband, Frank, are very much in love. Yet somehow Aya still feels more comfortable with the Japanese-speaking Mac, a close friend of Frank's, whose wartime experiences left him with a deep regard for Japanese culture. But Frank wants Aya to forget her Japanese past. Aya finds work in a Japanese restaurant and has a short affair with an Australian-Japanese businessman. With her marriage falling apart, Aya leaves Frank.

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Facts

Original TitleAya

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1991-10-24

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 35m

Production CompaniesAustralian Film Commission,Womens Film Fund,Film Victoria,Australian Film Finance Corporation,Goshu Films

Genres

  • Drama