The Geisha House (1999)

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.

Starring: Maki Miyamoto, Sumiko Fuji, Mai Kitajima, Masahiko Tsugawa

Categories: Drama