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Aya

1991·Movie
1h 35min
76
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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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Where can I stream Aya legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Aya worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Aya?

1 h 35 min

Aya runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Aya in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Australia.

What tropes does Aya use?

Leg FocusMinimalist CastForeshadowingExtremely Short TimespanPronouncing My Name for YouHands-On ApproachNot My DriverChiaroscuroMeet CuteDiegetic SwitchDidn't Think This ThroughThe Revealand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Aya, including Leg Focus, Minimalist Cast, Foreshadowing.