Plot
Hatsuko Umabuchi is a widow who runs a prosperous geisha house in present-day Kyoto. Her daughter Yukiko returns from Tokyo following a failed suicide attempt, after her lover found out about her mother's profession. Hatsuko is having a discreet love affair with the young Dr. Matoba, who looks after the geisha. The doctor is attracted to Yukiko, who initially despises him and everything connected with the geisha house. However, Yukiko gradually changes her views.
Written by
Yoshikata Yoda, Masashige Narusawa
Directed by
Kenji Mizoguchi
Crew
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Daiei Film
Languages
Awards
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Scores
# of Votes
1,529
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA