1)
How old was Linda Ohama’s
grandmother when she discovered the secret?
“Obachan” was 100 years old as Linda uncovered
the secret.
2)
Why did Asayo Murakami emigrate
to Canada? (What is a “picture bride”?)
She had to emigrate to Canada to earn her living. Picture bride
refers to the practice of selecting brides from their original countries via a
matchmaker, who couple bride and groom using photographs and family
recommendations of the candidates.
3)
What secret did Linda Ohama
discover about her grandmother, Asayo Murakami?
Linda Ohama came to realize that Asayo had to leave her two kids
behind as she was headed to Canada to start a new life.
4)
What are some good things about
Obachan?
Obachan is a tough person. She can withstand hardships without
faltering. She is artistically talented and plays violin which helps promote catharsis
in dire moments (violin is therapeutic). She reminds me of my mother.
I know based on my experience that tough mothers are unstoppable. I have great admiration
for people like my mother.
5)
What makes it seem that Asayo
Murakami was not an ideal parent?
She would prioritize her own needs instead of taking care of her
kids.
6)
What is the most wonderful,
touching scene in the film?
The turning point is when Obachan reunites with her biological
daughter after seventy-five years of separation. They wished they had met each
other sooner. The actual feeling after reuniting with each other must be of
ineffable magnitude.
7)
If you were to make a film
about your family member, who would you choose and why?
I would dedicate it to my mother. Her determination and ambition are
impossible to define in plain words. She emigrated abroad four times and raised
me in Japan, Italy in Germany with great affection. Thanks to her multilingual
skills, I could inherit them too. I hope I can be more mentally and spiritually
tough as my mother is. I could never express enough the degree to which I am thankful
for her devotions and affection.
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