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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

PG_13  145 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  23 December 2005 (USA)
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Nitta Sayuri reveals how she transcended her fishing-village roots and became one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.

Director:

Rob Marshall

Writers:

Robin Swicord (screenplay), Arthur Golden (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Suzuka Ohgo ...
Togo Igawa ...
Mako ...
Sakamoto
Samantha Futerman ...
Satsu
Elizabeth Sung ...
Sakamoto's Wife
Thomas Ikeda Thomas Ikeda ...
Mr. Bekku
Li Gong ...
Hatsumomo (as Gong Li)
Tsai Chin Tsai Chin ...
Kaori Momoi ...
Zoe Weizenbaum ...
David Okihiro David Okihiro ...
Shamisen Teacher
Miyako Tachibana Miyako Tachibana ...
Dance Teacher
Kotoko Kawamura Kotoko Kawamura ...
Granny
Karl Yune ...
Koichi
Eugenia Yuan ...
Korin
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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  

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Plot Keywords:

Geisha | Japan | Jealousy | Love | Coming Of Age  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and some sexual content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Memorias de una geisha See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$85,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$682,504 (USA) (11 December 2005)

Gross:

$157,749,686 (Worldwide) (17 April 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The film was heavily criticized by Asian critics for having Chinese actresses portraying the geishas. In reality, according to producer Lucy Fisher, the producers held an open day for audition for Japanese actresses to audition for those roles. None turned up and they had to turn to other Asian actresses for casting. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: During the fight between Sayuri and Hatsumomo in Sayuri's room a crew member walks through the left side of the shot. See more »

Quotes

Narrator (Old Sayuri): It is not for Geisha to want. It is not for a Geisha to feel. Geisha is an artist of the floating world. She dances, she sings, she entertains you... What ever you want... the rest is shadows, the rest is secret.
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Connections

Featured in 2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Plum Flower and a Soldier"
Written by Utami Nanjo and Haruo Kurawaka
Performed by Yoshio Tabata
Courtesy of Teichiku Entertainment, Inc. See more »