Memoirs of a Geisha
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.
Release Year
2005
Runtime
146 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Story Snapshot
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.
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Memoirs of a Geisha is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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