A story like mine has never been told.
In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$85,000,000
Revenue
$162,242,962
Release Date
December 6, 2005
Popularity
5
Director
Rob Marshall
Writer
Robin Swicord
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Lucy Fisher
Where to Watch
Cast
Zhang Ziyi
Sayuri
Gong Li
Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeoh
Mameha
Ken Watanabe
Le président
Suzuka Ohgo
Chiyo
Kaori Momoi
La mère
Koji Yakusho
Nobu
Youki Kudoh
Pumpkin
Togo Igawa
Tanaka
Mako
Sakamoto
Samantha Futerman
Satsu
Elizabeth Sung
Sakamoto's Wife
Thomas Ikeda
Mr. Bekku
Tsai Chin
Auntie
Zoe Weizenbaum
Young Pumpkin
David Okihiro
Shamisen Teacher
Miyako Tachibana
Dance Teacher
Kotoko Kawamura
Granny
Karl Yune
Koichi
Eugenia Yuan
Korin
Gallery
Reviews
Alunauwie
Memoirs of a Geisha, adapted from Arthur Golden’s 1997 novel, presents a visually stunning journey of Chiyo, a young girl navigating love, loss, and identity within the mysterious world of geishas. Despite criticism over casting and a slow narrative pace, the film captivates with its rich cinematography, authentic cultural elements, and powerful performances—earning it three Academy Awards. While some narrative gaps remain, especially around Chiyo’s storytelling frame, the film still leaves a lasting emotional impression. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
