Memoirs of a Geisha

“A story like mine has never been told.”

7.6

2005

2h 26m

DramaRomanceHistory

Director: Rob Marshall

Overview

In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.

Trailer

Theatrical Trailer Official

Cast

Sayuri

Zhang Ziyi

Sayuri

Hatsumomo

Gong Li

Hatsumomo

Mameha

Michelle Yeoh

Mameha

Chairman

Ken Watanabe

Chairman

Chiyo

Suzuka Ohgo

Chiyo

Mother

Kaori Momoi

Mother

Nobu

Koji Yakusho

Nobu

Pumpkin

Youki Kudoh

Pumpkin

Tanaka

Togo Igawa

Tanaka

Sakamoto

Mako

Sakamoto

Satsu

Samantha Futerman

Satsu

Sakamoto's Wife

Elizabeth Sung

Sakamoto's Wife

Reviews

Alunauwie

Memoirs of a Geisha, adapted from Arthur Golden’s 1997 novel, presents a visually stunning journey of Chiyo, a young girl navigating love, loss, and identity within the mysterious world of geishas. Despite criticism over casting and a slow narrative pace, the film captivates with its rich cinematography, authentic cultural elements, and powerful performances—earning it three Academy Awards. While some narrative gaps remain, especially around Chiyo’s storytelling frame, the film still leaves a lasting emotional impression. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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