Gion bayashi (1953)

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.

Directed by: Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast: Michiyo Kogure, Ayako Wakao, Seizaburō Kawazu, Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai, Kanji Koshiba, Sumao Ishihara, Chieko Naniwa, Kikue Mōri, Saburo Date, Teruko Fuji, Kyōko Hisamatsu

Genres: Coming of Age, Drama

Rating: 7.5/10

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