How old was Linda Ohama's grandmother when Linda discovered her secret?
She had been 100 years old.
Why did Asayo Murakami immigrate to Canada? What is a 'picture bride'?
She had to meet her picture husband. A picture bride is a term that describes someone who is paired with using only photographs and family recommendations.
What secret did Linda Ohama discover about her grandmother, Asayo Murakami?
She had two daughters she was forced to abandon.
What are some good things about Obachan?
She plays the violin and grows her garden. She spreads love anywhere she goes.
What makes it seem that Asayo Murakami was not an ideal parent?
She would leave them to cook their own meals while she would leave nearly every day to go to town.
What is the most wonderful, touching scene in the film?
Asayo and Chieko are meeting again after 75 years.
If you were to make a film about a family member, who would you choose and why?
I would make a film about my parents who decided to immigrate into a country they are not familiar with, such as the language, lifestyle, and culture. I grew up knowing that I was a third culture kid, but I sometimes wonder how my parents view the same world we live in.
