The Geisha House

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 15, 1999

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

Toei Company

Cast

Masahiko Tsugawa,Ryoko Gi,Mai Kitajima,Naomasa Musaka,Yasuyo Matsumura,Kaho Minami,Yumiko Nogawa,Maki Miyamoto,Sumiko Fuji,Noboru Mitaniand 5 more

Director

Kinji Fukasaku

Writer

Kaneto Shindō

Producer

Noriko Koyanagi,Izumi Toyoshima,Takashi Kasuga

Cinematography

Daisaku Kimura

Music

Masamichi Amano

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0205963