The Geisha House (1999)

  • NR
  • 01/15/1999 (JP)
  • Drama
  • 1h 53m

Overview

Set in a Kyoto geisha house during the post-WWII era, the young Omocha begins her rigorous apprenticeship within the traditional community of geiko and maiko. She must navigate complex internal rivalries and a strict social hierarchy while the house struggles to maintain its customs. As modern society shifts around them, the residents face the increasing pressure of Japan's changing cultural identity.

Kinji Fukasaku

Director

Kaneto Shindō

Screenplay

Cast

Maki Miyamoto's headshot

Maki Miyamoto

Tokiko aka Omocha
Sumiko Fuji's headshot

Sumiko Fuji

Satoe
Mai Kitajima's headshot

Mai Kitajima

Somemaru
Masahiko Tsugawa's headshot

Masahiko Tsugawa

Yoshikawa
Kaho Minami's headshot

Kaho Minami

Terucho
Yumiko Nogawa's headshot

Yumiko Nogawa

Michiko
Mariko Okada's headshot

Mariko Okada

Hanaman's owner
Takeshi Katō's headshot

Takeshi Katō

Kitayama

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