UNITED STATES · 1908

The Heart of O’yama

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood arranged marriage filial rebellion Japanese tradition romantic choice cultural conflict
Synopsis

Pretty Miss Chrysanthemum has but little to say as to the disposal of her heart, at least, such is the custom in Japan. Her parents attend to that for her. However, pretty little O Yama Sum had a will of her own, and casting tradition to the winds, insisted upon making her own choice. The Grand Daimio has long loved the pretty O Yama and presents himself before her mother in quest of her hand. His

Year1908
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
The Heart of O’yama

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