Ushi Must Marry (2013)
Ushi Hirosaki has to marry according to Japanese tradition before her 30th birthday. Because time is running out, her family decides she has to marry a huge sumo wrestler. A rather unfortunate combination, so Ushi wants to look for a nicer candidate herself. She travels halfway around the world to find her dream husband. Along the way she does valiant efforts, for example to learn table manners and to lose her Japanese accent.
Director: Paul Ruven
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Cast
- Wendy van Dijk - Ushi Hirosaki
- Hiromi Tojo - Self - Ushi's Assistant
- Mark Sagato - Sumo
- Patrick Dempsey - Self
- Chris Noth - Self
- Uri Geller - Self
- Hans Klok - Self
- Rie Iikura - Ushi's Mother
- Steve Goh - Sumo's Father
- Rachel Federoff - Love Consultant
Screenplay
- Paul Ruven (Scenario Writer)
- Marian Batavier (Scenario Writer)
Music: Martijn Schimmer, Matthijs Kieboom
Cinematography: Rolf Dekens
Editing: J.P. Luijsterburg
Production: Talent United
Country: Netherlands, United States of America
Language: Français, English, 日本語, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
arranged marriage, marriage, slapstick comedy, cultural difference, japanese woman, sumo, duringcreditsstinger
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ushi Must Marry about?
- Ushi Hirosaki has to marry according to Japanese tradition before her 30th birthday. Because time is running out, her family decides she has to marry a huge sumo wrestler. A rather unfortunate combination, so Ushi wants to look for a nicer candidate herself. She travels halfway around the world to find her dream husband. Along the way she does valiant efforts, for example to learn table manners and to lose her Japanese accent.
- Who directed Ushi Must Marry?
- Ushi Must Marry was directed by Paul Ruven.
- Who stars in Ushi Must Marry?
- Ushi Must Marry stars Wendy van Dijk, Hiromi Tojo, Mark Sagato, Patrick Dempsey, Chris Noth, Uri Geller.
- How long is Ushi Must Marry?
- Ushi Must Marry has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Ushi Must Marry?
- Ushi Must Marry is a Comedy film.
- Where was Ushi Must Marry produced?
- Ushi Must Marry was produced in Netherlands, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ushi Must Marry?
- The themes of Ushi Must Marry include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Physical Comedy.