# Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

> A young girl survives the rigid geisha hierarchy by transforming herself into Sayuri, while pursuing a love that society forbids.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1277

## Facts

- Runtime: 146 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, History
- Director: Rob Marshall
- Cast: Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Suzuka Ohgo, Kaori Momoi, Koji Yakusho, Youki Kudoh
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, sumptuous, yearning, immersive period drama night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A young girl's journey from servitude to becoming a celebrated geisha unfolds against the backdrop of a changing Japan.

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