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The Geisha

The Geisha

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 10, 1983

Runtime

2h 24m

Genres

Drama, Romance, War

User Score

63%

Original Title

陽暉楼

Production Companies

Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company

Director

Hideo Gosha

Description

Yokiro was the most successful Geisha house in Western Japan during the first half of the 20th century and remains open to this day. At its peak, it was home to over 200 geisha, however behind the fabulous facade, there were many battles - between family members, men and women, and with the Yakuza. Momokawa was sold to Yokiro at age 12, and despite being the top geisha, her many complicated relationships provide unending challenges throughout her glamorous but turbulent life.