The Geisha House ( 1999 )

★7.4 /10 _(9.0)

113 min ● Jan 15, 1999 ● Japanese

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.