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    Unique ID Code: 0000041606
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    Added on: 22/10/2002 15:47
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    Geisha House, The (UK)

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    A compelling post-war Japanese drama
    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 113 mins
    Retail Price: £19.99
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    Synopsis:
    Japan, 1958. The Japanese Government is about to introduce and enforce the Anti-Prostitution Act, effectively outlawing prostitution. But the new laws do not have any effect on the Fujinoya Geisha House, still run in the traditional centuries-old manner. The Geisha treat their wealthy patrons with honour and respect and in return they are handsomely rewarded with companionship, and in some cases, even love. Helping out behind the scenes is the wide-eyed Tokiko, who has been assisting the girls for the past four years. She has dreamt of transforming gerself into a Geisha to help her poor family, and now her time has come. With the guidance of the girls of Fujinoya, Tokiko will be groomed and introduced to the ways of the Geisha when she becomes a woman and makes her debut as `Omocha` - `The Toy`. A compelling post-war Japanese drama directed by the prolific Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale).

    Special Features:
    Photo gallery
    Director`s gallery

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Japanese

    Subtitle Tracks:
    English

    Directed By:
    Kinji Fukasaku

    Written By:

    Starring:
    Masahiko Tsugawa
    Mariko Okada
    Yumiko Nogawa
    Maki Miyamoto
    Kaho Minami
    Mai Kitajima
    Junko Fuji

    Soundtrack By:
    Masamichi Amano

    Director of Photography:
    Hanjiro Nakazawa

    Distributor:
    Eureka Video

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