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Memoirs of a Geisha

7.6/10
TMDB3,491 votes
2005Original: English146 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Cast: Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Suzuka Ohgo

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About Memoirs of a Geisha

A story like mine has never been told.

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) is a film in the drama, romance, history genres. Directed by Rob Marshall. The cast includes Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe.

Released
2005-12-06
Original language
English
Runtime
146 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, Red Wagon Entertainment
Directors
Rob Marshall
Writers
Robin Swicord

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Audience reviews

7.6/10 from 3,491 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

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…

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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)

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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.

Who stars in Memoirs of a Geisha?

Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Suzuka Ohgo, Kaori Momoi. See the cast cards above for character names.

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