Bride of the Orient(1989)
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.
Movie: Bride of the Orient
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Windleter
Businger
Matrimonial Agent
'Hirschen'-Wirt
Postal Clerk
Faden-Kari
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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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1989-03-02
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9.6
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