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.
Direction
Mizoguchi's unblinking long takes are devastating.
Cinematography
Black-and-white Kyoto glows like a fading memory.
Acting
Kogure's restraint hits harder than any scream.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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