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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 83,167 users
Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 534 user | 225 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com Nitta Sayuri reveals how she transcended her fishing-village roots and became one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. Director:Rob Marshall |
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Cast
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Mr. Bekku
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Hatsumomo
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Miyako Tachibana | ... |
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Granny
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Koichi
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Korin
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In 1929 an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo from a fishing village is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy of Hatsumomo, until she is rescued by and taken under the wing of Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive in her society. As a renowned geisha she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. As World War II looms Japan and the geisha's world are forever changed by the onslaught of history. Written by dumpster_cakes
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
23 December 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Memorias de una geisha See more »Box Office
Budget:
$85,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$85,436 (South Africa) (5 May 2006)Gross:
$213,303 (South Africa) (26 May 2006)Company Credits
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Written by Utami Nanjo and Haruo Kurawaka
Performed by Yoshio Tabata
Courtesy of Teichiku Entertainment, Inc.
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Trivia
Because none of the Japanese rickshaws were large enough for the two women to be comfortably seated next to each other, the rickshaw used for the scenes in which Mameha and Sayuri travel together in one carriage was manufactured in California, using wheels and axles shipped in from Japan. See more »Goofs
When Sayuri discusses the conversation between Dr. Crab and Hatsumomo with Pumpkin, Pumpkin says 'I sat outside the door, but I could still hear them,' then later in the description she says 'Then the Doctor looked queasy, like he didn't want to hear any more.' If Pumpkin was sitting outside the door, she couldn't have seen the Doctor's face. See more »Quotes
Sayuri Narration: At the temple, there is a poem called "Loss" carved into the stone. It has three words, but the poet has scratched them out. You cannot read Loss, only feel it.See more »
Soundtracks
"Plum Flower and a Soldier"Written by Utami Nanjo and Haruo Kurawaka
Performed by Yoshio Tabata
Courtesy of Teichiku Entertainment, Inc.
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I was initially dubious about going to see this film after I read a lot of mixed reviews. However, I am glad that I decided to just bite the bullet and go see it. This is one of the most visually stunning and entrancing films I have ever seen, with a wonderful storyline which had me clutching the edge of my seat in sheer frustration! I absolutely loved the love story that was central to the film, although I was a bit worried by the age gap. lol. It made me really want a snow cone though. I thought Zhang Ziyi was fantastic in the part of Sayuri, and she made the character very endearing and real. I am a big fan of Ken Watanabe, and it was good to see him in a part like this; the relationship was very believable and I thought they were both great. In fact, all the actors in this film did their characters justice and helped to make the film as beautiful and Oscar-worthy as it is. I just loved the story and all the sets that provided a wonderful backdrop for such an emotional, powerful tale. I recommend this to everyone! It's THAT good!