Although Sayuri has many different admirers, she longs for a man she can’t have. Despite her talent and beauty, Hatsumomo is threatened by Chiyo’s presence and subjects her to unyielding cruelty.Īs Chiyo becomes Sayuri, men offer to be her Danna, an honor–in contrast to Western expectations–that does not include sex. She is trained in the Japanese arts of dance and the tea ceremony. Chiyo is taken and adopted by an okiya, a geisha house owned by Mother. Sold as a child by her desperate father, follow Chiyo’s unique transformation from a servant to one of Kyoto’s most important geishas. Experience every emotion-filled moment and be inspired by her resilience and determination to achieve greatness despite difficulties.
Golden’s vivid descriptions of Chiyo’s life as she embarks on an unimaginable journey. Join in on the journey as she discovers a newfound freedom that comes with darkness.
The life of the geisha is fragile and complex, so be taken away to a world where beauty and poise are held in high regard. Drawing on Japanese culture and literary traditions, it is filled with vivid imagery, lyrical prose, and a sense of unfolding destiny. Mature themes about sexism, exploitation, family separation, and sexual assault are all here, but they're softened by scenes that quickly fade to black as filmmakers hint at, rather than explicitly reveal, some of the movie's darker plot points.‘ Memoirs of a Geisha‘ by Arthur Golden is a multi-layered narrative told from the perspective of Sayuri, a young girl born into a poor family but destined for greatness. Bare shoulders and naked backs are visible. Characters have simulated sex (thrusting, partial nudity), adults socialize naked in a hot spring, and virginities are sold to the highest bidders. Expect to see civilians fleeing cities, tensions between geishas (one character sets fire to a house, leading to some frightening images), and sexual assault (not graphic). The story's questionable authenticity continues in the film, which casts A-list Chinese actors ( Gong Li and Ziyi Zhang) and Chinese Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh to tell a distinctly Japanese story.
It's based on the novel by Arthur Golden, which was a best-seller but became controversial after he was sued by retired geisha Mineko Iwasaki for defamation in 2001. Parents need to know that Memoirs of a Geisha is a fictional account of a geisha's life in Kyoto, Japan, before and after World War II.
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