

A story like mine has never been told.
06/12/2005
Overview
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
Rating: 76%
Original language: EN
Budget: $85,000,000
Revenue: $162,242,962
Official website:
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/memoirsofageisha
Columbia Pictures

DreamWorks Pictures

Spyglass Entertainment

Amblin Entertainment

Red Wagon Entertainment

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45839
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Review by: Alunauwie
Written by: Alunauwie on 2025-09-29T01:05:47.937Z
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.
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