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Bride of the Orient

1989Movie1 h 34 min

DramaRomance
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for adrenaline, laughs or scares.

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Story

After the death of his mother, a lonely farmer in rural Switzerland considers finally starting a family of his own. Eventually he pays for a bride from Thailand. The couple don't share a language, but being to know each other. However the village neighbors are suspicious of foreigners.

Feels like

  • Social Drama
  • Character Study
  • Cultural Clash
  • Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Rural Life
  • Prejudice
  • Melancholic
  • Slow-Burn
  • Human Connection

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Urs Odermatt
Written by
Urs Odermatt
Produced by
Christoph Locher, Alfred Nathan, Lutz Kleinselbeck
Music by
David Lautrec

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Facts

March 2, 1989 · 1 h 34 min · Drama, Romance

Released
March 2, 1989
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Switzerland

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bride of the Orient worth watching?"

Questions about Bride of the Orient

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bride of the Orient worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Bride of the Orient good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Bride of the Orient plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bride of the Orient in English?

German

No, it was made in German.