Bride of the Orient (1989)
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.
Director: Urs Odermatt
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: March 2, 1989
Cast
- Wolfram Berger - Windleter
- Werner Herzog - Businger
- Helen Vita - Matrimonial Agent
- Annamirl Bierbichler - Vreneli
- Arunotai Jitreekan - Thai Woman
- Mathias Gnädinger - 'Hirschen'-Wirt
- Günter Meisner - Priest Barmettler
- Michael Gempart - Postal Clerk
- Marie-Thérèse Mäder - Jeannine
- Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez - Faden-Kari
Screenplay
- Birgit Flüeler (Dialogue)
- Urs Odermatt
Music: David Lautrec
Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Ulrike Pahl
Production: SRF, ZDF, Cinéfilm AG, Balance Film
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
marriage, melancholy, religion, racism, sex trafficking, rural life, ambiguous, empathetic
More Films by Director: Urs Odermatt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bride of the Orient about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bride of the Orient?
- Bride of the Orient was directed by Urs Odermatt.
- Who stars in Bride of the Orient?
- Bride of the Orient stars Wolfram Berger, Werner Herzog, Helen Vita, Annamirl Bierbichler, Arunotai Jitreekan, Mathias Gnädinger.
- How long is Bride of the Orient?
- Bride of the Orient has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Bride of the Orient?
- Bride of the Orient is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Bride of the Orient produced?
- Bride of the Orient was produced in Germany, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Bride of the Orient?
- The themes of Bride of the Orient include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.