Bride of the Orient
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Gekauftes Glück
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1989-03-02
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 9.6/10 (23 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: SRF, ZDF, Cinéfilm AG, Balance Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.495
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew
Wolfram Berger
as Windleter
Werner Herzog
as Businger
Helen Vita
as Matrimonial Agent
Annamirl Bierbichler
as Vreneli
Arunotai Jitreekan
as Thai Woman
Mathias Gnädinger
as 'Hirschen'-Wirt
Günter Meisner
as Priest Barmettler
Michael Gempart
as Postal Clerk
Marie-Thérèse Mäder
as Jeannine
Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez
as Faden-Kari
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bride of the Orient?▼
Bride of the Orient is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1989-03-02.
Who are the main actors in Bride of the Orient?▼
The main cast includes Wolfram Berger, Werner Herzog, Helen Vita, Annamirl Bierbichler, Arunotai Jitreekan, .
Where can I watch Bride of the Orient online?▼
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Is Bride of the Orient based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Bride of the Orient?▼
Bride of the Orient has an IMDb rating of 9.6/10 based on 23 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Bride of the Orient?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Bride of the Orient?▼
The soundtrack was composed by SRF, ZDF, Cinéfilm AG, Balance Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Bride of the Orient filmed?▼
Bride of the Orient was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Bride of the Orient?▼
The total runtime of Bride of the Orient is 94 minutes.
Is Bride of the Orient suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Bride of the Orient?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bride of the Orient.
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