Miniature
縮図
Synopsis
Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.
Top Cast
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Nobuko Otowa
Ginko
Sumiko Hidaka
Somefuku
Isuzu Yamada
Tamiko
So Yamamura
Wakabayashi
Jūkichi Uno
Ginzo
Akira Yamanouchi
Kuramochi
Yōichi Numata
Kurisu
Osamu Takizawa
Ino
Ichirō Sugai
Isogai
Masao Shimizu
Nagase
Taiji Tonoyama
Yamada
Zenpei Saga
Eitarō Shindō
Eijirō Yanagi
Yuriko Hanabusa
Sadako Sawamura
Kyōko Asagiri
Yumeko Aizome
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 縮図
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō, Shūsei Tokuda
Akira Ifukube
Takeo Itō
Zenju Imaizumi
Setsuo Noto, Hisao Itoya, Kōzaburō Yoshimura, Tengo Yamada
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Setsuo Noto
Producer
Hisao Itoya
Producer
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Zenju Imaizumi
Editor
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Producer
Tengo Yamada
Producer
Takeo Itō
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Miniature.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miniature
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miniature about?
Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.
Who directed Miniature?
Miniature was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in Miniature?
The principal cast of Miniature includes Nobuko Otowa, Sumiko Hidaka, Isuzu Yamada, So Yamamura, Jūkichi Uno.
When was Miniature released and how long is it?
Miniature was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Miniature?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miniature was composed by Akira Ifukube.
Is Miniature based on a book or true story?
Miniature is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shūsei Tokuda".