The Geisha House
1999, Japanese. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 January 1999
- Original title
- おもちゃ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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The Geisha House runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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The Geisha House isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 1999. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Geisha House?
The Geisha House (1999) was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and stars Maki Miyamoto, Sumiko Fuji, Mai Kitajima.