The Geisha House (1999)

The Geisha House (1999)

1999-01-15 Japan 113 Min. PG-13
7.4 9 votes

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.

Cast

宮本真希 is Tokiko aka Omocha
Tokiko aka Omocha
喜多嶋舞 is Somemaru
Somemaru
津川雅彦 is Yoshikawa
Yoshikawa
南果歩 is Terucho
Terucho
岡田茉莉子 is Hanaman's owner
Hanaman's owner
加藤武 is Kitayama
Kitayama
三谷昇 is Mikami
Mikami
六平直政 is Kayama
笹野高史 is Kosaka
福本清三 is Police detective
Police detective