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.
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Original language
Japanese
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Festival History
- Awards of the Japanese Academy 2000 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2000 generic
- Kinema Junpo Awards 2000 generic
- Tokyo International Film Festival 1998 generic
