A Geisha (1953) — CineShield

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A Geisha

7.6(64)19531h 25m

Drama

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.

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

DirectorKenji Mizoguchi

Michiyo KogureMiyoharu
Ayako WakaoEiko
Seizaburō KawazuKusuda

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Details

Release Date: August 11, 1953
Status: Released
Original Title: 祇園囃子
Runtime: 1h 25m
Rating: —
Budget: —
Revenue: —
Language: Japanese
Original Language: JA
Production Countries: Japan

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Keywords

geisha coming of age debt teacher student relationship kyoto, japan post war japan dignity apprenticeship shōwa era (1926-89)japanese culture father daughter estrangement maiko master apprentice relationship women's struggle

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