1) How old was Linda Ohama's grandmother when Linda discovered her secret?
Linda Ohama's grandmother was 100 years old when she discovered her secret.
2) Why did Asayo Murakami immigrate to Canada? (what is a picture bride)
She immigrated to get married as a picture bride. A picture bride is a system where they use pictures to matchmaker single women who wanted husbands in America.
3)What secret did Linda Ohama discover about her grandmother, Asayo Murakami?
She found out that Asayo Murakami had to leave her two small children behind when she left for Canada.
4)What are some good things about Obaachan?
Obaachan was very talented at many things such as gardening, playing the violin, and socializing. She was also very good at adapting to new environments.
5)What makes it seem like Asayo Murakami was not an ideal parent?
She would often neglect her children by making them stay at home and starve while she went out to town to see her friends by herself.
6)What is the most wonderful, touching scene in the film?
Chieko was able to reunite with her mother Asayo Murakami after 75 years of separation.
7)If you were to make a film about a family member, who would you choose and why?
I would also make a film about my grandmother because she has been all over the world and has so many friends. I would love to hear about her experiences and meet all her worldwide friends.
