The Geisha House

The Geisha House

1999
1h 53m
7.4

7.4/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: JA

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Production Information

Production Countries
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese

Keywords

Quick Facts

Original Title おもちゃ
Release Date January 15, 1999
Status Released
Language JA
IMDb ID tt0205963

Cast

Maki Miyamoto
Maki Miyamoto

Tokiko aka Omocha

Sumiko Fuji
Sumiko Fuji

Satoe

Mai Kitajima
Mai Kitajima

Somemaru

Masahiko Tsugawa
Masahiko Tsugawa

Yoshikawa

Kaho Minami
Kaho Minami

Terucho

Yumiko Nogawa
Yumiko Nogawa

Michiko

Mariko Okada
Mariko Okada

Hanaman's owner

Takeshi Katō
Takeshi Katō

Kitayama

Noboru Mitani
Noboru Mitani

Mikami

Naomasa Musaka
Naomasa Musaka

Kayama

Takashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano

Kosaka

Seizō Fukumoto
Seizō Fukumoto

Police detective

Key Crew

Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay