The Geisha House(1999)
おもちゃ
The Geisha House Synopsis
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.
The Geisha House (1999) is a drama film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, released on January 15, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Maki Miyamoto, Sumiko Fuji, Mai Kitajima and Masahiko Tsugawa. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Producers:
- Izumi Toyoshima, Takashi Kasuga, Noriko Koyanagi
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Masamichi Amano
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Geisha House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maki Miyamoto
as Tokiko aka Omocha
Sumiko Fuji
as Satoe
Mai Kitajima
as Somemaru
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Yoshikawa
Kaho Minami
as Terucho
Yumiko Nogawa
as Michiko
Mariko Okada
as Hanaman's owner
Takeshi Katō
as Kitayama
Noboru Mitani
as Mikami
Naomasa Musaka
as Kayama
Takashi Sasano
as Kosaka
Seizō Fukumoto
as Police detective
Key crew
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, written by Kaneto Shindō, produced by Izumi Toyoshima, Takashi Kasuga and Noriko Koyanagi.
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The Geisha House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Geisha House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Geisha House online?
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The Geisha House (1999) is available to stream on wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Geisha House?
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The main cast of The Geisha House (1999) includes Maki Miyamoto, Sumiko Fuji, Mai Kitajima, Masahiko Tsugawa and Kaho Minami. The film was directed by Kinji Fukasaku. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Geisha House released?
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The Geisha House was released on January 15, 1999 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Geisha House worth watching?
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The Geisha House (1999) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.