1953Drama1h 25m

A Geisha

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageja

Keywords

geishacoming of agedebtteacher student relationshipkyoto, japanpost war japandignityapprenticeshipshōwa era (1926-89)japanese culturefather daughter estrangementmaikomaster apprentice relationshipwomen's struggle

Production

Daiei Film
Daiei Film