Sisters of the Gion
1936, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MizoguchiDirector
- Isuzu YamadaO-mocha
- Yōko UmemuraUmekichi
- Benkei ShiganoyaShimbei Furusawa
- Eitarō ShindōKudo
- Taizō FukamiKimura
- Shizuko TakizawaOchiyo
- Namiko KawashimaOemi Furusawa
- Fumio OkuraJurakudo
- Sakurako IwamaOmasa Kudô
- Somenosuke HayashiyaSadakichi
- Reiko AoiUmeryu
- Mitsuzo TachibanaTachibana the driver
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1936
- Original title
- 祇園の姉妹
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Kenji Mizoguchi
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Sisters of the Gion: quick answers
Is Sisters of the Gion worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does Sisters of the Gion have a post-credits scene?
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Sisters of the Gion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sisters of the Gion on?
Sisters of the Gion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sisters of the Gion?
If you liked Sisters of the Gion, try A Geisha, Our Little Sister, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out.
Who directed Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion (1936) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya.