The Geisha House
おもちゃ
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.
Top Cast
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Maki Miyamoto
Tokiko aka Omocha
Sumiko Fuji
Satoe
Mai Kitajima
Somemaru
Masahiko Tsugawa
Yoshikawa
Kaho Minami
Terucho
Yumiko Nogawa
Michiko
Mariko Okada
Hanaman's owner
Takeshi Katō
Kitayama
Noboru Mitani
Mikami
Naomasa Musaka
Kayama
Takashi Sasano
Kosaka
Seizō Fukumoto
Police detective
Ryoko Gi
Chinatsu Izumi
Yasuyo Matsumura
Tokiko's mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Masamichi Amano
- Original Title
- おもちゃ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kinji Fukasaku
Kaneto Shindō
Masamichi Amano
Daisaku Kimura
Koichi Sonoi
Izumi Toyoshima, Takashi Kasuga, Noriko Koyanagi
Department Leadership Roster
Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Koichi Sonoi
Editor
Daisaku Kimura
Director of Photography
Masamichi Amano
Original Music Composer
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Izumi Toyoshima
Producer
Takashi Kasuga
Producer
Noriko Koyanagi
Producer
Yoshinobu Nishioka
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Geisha House
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What is The Geisha House about?
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.
Who directed The Geisha House?
The Geisha House was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in The Geisha House?
The principal cast of The Geisha House includes Maki Miyamoto, Sumiko Fuji, Mai Kitajima, Masahiko Tsugawa, Kaho Minami.
When was The Geisha House released and how long is it?
The Geisha House was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Geisha House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Geisha House was composed by Masamichi Amano.