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Memoirs of a Geisha
In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.
7.642
146 min
Release
2005-12-06
Cast
Zhang Ziyi
as Sayuri
Gong Li
as Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeoh
as Mameha
Ken Watanabe
as Le président
Suzuka Ohgo
as Chiyo
Kaori Momoi
as La mère
Koji Yakusho
as Nobu
Youki Kudoh
as Pumpkin
Togo Igawa
as Tanaka
Mako
as Sakamoto
Samantha Futerman
as Satsu
Elizabeth Sung
as Sakamoto's Wife
Thomas Ikeda
as Mr. Bekku
Tsai Chin
as Auntie
Zoe Weizenbaum
as Young PumpkinDavid Okihiro
as Shamisen Teacher
Miyako Tachibana
as Dance TeacherKotoko Kawamura
as Granny
Karl Yune
as Koichi
Eugenia Yuan
as Korin
Yoko Narahashi
as Mameha's Maid
Kenneth Tsang
as The General
Navia Nguyen
as Izuko - Geisha in Green
Natsuo Tomita
as Geisha in LavenderFumi Akutagawa
as Yukimoto Teahouse Matron
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as The BaronKoji Toyoda
as Male HairdresserRick Mali
as Man in Grey Hat
Steve Terada
as Boy on Bike
Laura Miro
as Yukimoto Teahouse Geisha / Spring Festival Dancer
Diane Mizota
as Yukimoto Teahouse Geisha / Spring Festival DancerYasusuke Uike
as Sumo RefereeShûhei Mainoumi
as Small Sumo WrestlerDaisuke Dewaarashi
as Large Sumo Wrestler
Ren Urano
as Sumo Ring AnnouncerAce Yonamine
as Sumo WrestlerAnthony Begonia
as Sumo WrestlerAlbert 'Sumo' Lee
as Sumo WrestlerDino Rivera
as Sumo Wrestler
Randall Duk Kim
as Dr. Crab
Takayo Fischer
as Tanizato Teahouse OwnerAsako Takasue
as Tanizato Teahouse MatronClarissa Park
as Dancer at Party
Nobu Matsuhisa
as Kimono Artist
James Taku Leung
as Kimono Factory Worker
Chad Cleven
as Drunken G.I.Richard J. Bell
as Drunken G.I.Cameron Duncan
as Drunken G.I.
Faith Shin
as Little KikoBrannon Bates
as Military Police Officer
Ted Levine
as Colonel Derricks
Paul Adelstein
as Lieutenant Hutchins
Shizuko Hoshi
as Sayuri Narration (voice)Michelle Aguilar Camaya
as Spring Festival DancerJanelle Dote
as Spring Festival DancerKim Hazel
as Spring Festival DancerAshia Meyers
as Spring Festival Dancer
Hikari
as Spring Festival DancerShiho Miyazawa
as Spring Festival Dancer
Minae Noji
as Spring Festival DancerMami Saito
as Spring Festival DancerShannon Abero
as Festival Rehearsal DancerKiyoko Ando
as Festival Rehearsal DancerMiki Fujitani
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
Chieko Hidaka
as Festival Rehearsal DancerWendy Lam
as Festival Rehearsal DancerKana Miyamoto
as Festival Rehearsal DancerBrooke Miyasaki
as Festival Rehearsal DancerNao Nojima
as Festival Rehearsal DancerShelly Oto
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
Nikki Tuazon
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
Addie Yungmee
as Festival Rehearsal DancerCassidy Adams
as Student DancerLena Ahn
as Student DancerAllison Chan
as Student DancerDeziree Del Rosario
as Student DancerEmilie Endow
as Student DancerRosie Endow
as Student DancerHannah Hwang
as Student DancerEmma Fusako Ishii
as Student DancerAmy Saki Kawakami
as Student DancerStefani Lee
as Student DancerTeanna Lee
as Student DancerMelissa Morinishi
as Student DancerMichelle Obi
as Student DancerKasey Okazaki
as Student DancerJacqueline Osaki
as Student DancerAyaka Oyama
as Student DancerJade Refuerzo
as Student DancerLa Na Shi
as Student DancerStacy Suzuki
as Student DancerMiwa Tachibana
as Student DancerJordan Tambara
as Student DancerShaye Uyematsu
as Student DancerEtsuo Hongo
as Shamisen MusicianTateo Takahashi
as Shamisen MusicianMasakazu Yoshizawa
as Shamisen Musician
Kazumi Aihara
as The Baron's Guest (uncredited)
Jennie Baek
as Geisha (uncredited)Yuki Bird
as Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
Michael Chen
as Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)Allen Dam
as Spa Patron (uncredited)Maggie Hai-Uyen
as Guest of the Baron (uncredited)
James Huang
as Spa Worker (uncredited)
Masa Kanome
as Radio Caster (uncredited)
Branden Weslee Kong
as Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)Aurelie Kyinn
as Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
Ruffy Landayan
as Military Soldier (uncredited)Teddy Lau
as Noodle Chef (uncredited)Stacey Lee
as Maiko (uncredited)Jon Liggett
as Drunken G.I. (uncredited)
Julia Ling
as Spring Festival Dancer (uncredited)Jia Mae
as Sexy Geisha (uncredited)
Tohoru Masamune
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Danton Mew
as Takamaya Towel Servant (uncredited)Doug Ming
as Fisherman (uncredited)
Ryan Moriarty
as Teahouse Patron (uncredited)
Skye Nakamura
as Teahouse Owner (uncredited)
Sophie Oda
as Kimono Factory Worker (uncredited)
Ricky Pak
as Spa Patron (uncredited)
Steffinnie Phrommany
as Geisha (uncredited)
Catherine Kim Poon
as Geisha (uncredited)Osamu Saito
as Chairman's servant Arima (uncredited)
Jasper Salon
as Tea House Patron (uncredited)
Austin Michael Scott
as Drunken G.I. (uncredited)
Cathy Shim
as The Baron's Guest (uncredited)
Steve Sornbutnark
as Attendee (uncredited)
Clara Soyoung
as Hanamachi St. Geisha (uncredited)
Aaron Takahashi
as Rickshaw Runner (uncredited)Ray Tom
as Spa Patron (uncredited)Henry T. Yamada
as Sumo Judge (uncredited)
Joseph Steven Yang
as Spa Patron (uncredited)Director
REVIEWS
Alunauwie
Memoirs of a Geisha, adapted from Arthur Golden’s 1997 novel, presents a visually stunning journey of Chiyo, a young girl navigating love, loss, and identity within the mysterious world of geishas. Despite criticism over casting and a slow narrative pace, the film captivates with its rich cinematography, authentic cultural elements, and powerful performances—earning it three Academy Awards. While some narrative gaps remain, especially around Chiyo’s storytelling frame, the film still leaves a lasting emotional impression. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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