Movie

Bride of the Orient

★ 9.5(24)19891h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Urs Odermatt
Release date: 1989-03-02
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: SRF

About Bride of the Orient

Bride of the Orient is a 1989 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Urs Odermatt, starring Wolfram Berger, Werner Herzog and Helen Vita. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bride of the Orient in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Jan Kadlec

Boris

Daniela Tallarico

Tamara

Themes & keywords

marriagemelancholyreligionracismsex traffickingrural lifeambiguousempathetic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bride of the Orient in Italy?+

Bride of the Orient is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Bride of the Orient on Netflix?+

Bride of the Orient is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Bride of the Orient?+

Bride of the Orient has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Bride of the Orient?+

Bride of the Orient stars Wolfram Berger, Werner Herzog, Helen Vita, Annamirl Bierbichler and Arunotai Jitreekan.

When did Bride of the Orient come out?+

Bride of the Orient is a 1989 movie directed by Urs Odermatt.

What genre is Bride of the Orient?+

Bride of the Orient is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Bride of the Orient?+

Bride of the Orient was directed by Urs Odermatt.