Anna Tsuchiya, Hiroki Narimiya, Kippei Shiina

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Unrated, 1 hr. 51 min.

Directed by: Mika Ninagawa

Release Date: December 7, 2006

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  • July 7, 2009
    Surprisingly good. A story about a Japanese prostitute who fights her way to the top by learning the art. She's not a likeable character, which for some reason makes her likeable. The ending can be predicted from the start, but it doesn't make it any less fulfilling. A very good ...( read more)watch.
  • March 10, 2009
    The storyline itself is pretty generic - nothing you won't have seen outside other films in vaguely the same area like Memoirs of a Geisha and Moulin Rouge, only with more graphic sex (it is the nature of the Oiran after all). What made this special for me was the stunning way it...( read more) was shot, with bright colours, an eclectic mix of modern and historical elements in costume and set, and a few experimental or unusual shots. Kiyoha's character seems pretty modern, or at least not in any way meek, which is refreshing but not really automatically endearing - that comes later.

    Those of you who want to see this, be prepared to be there for the long haul. I wouldn't call it dull, but the plot isn't especially action-packed.
  • March 2, 2009
    You follow the life of kiyora, and how she eventually finds real love. Well, cliched as it sounds, the whole movie keeps you captivated, with superb soundtrack, lush colour, fast movement, character development...
  • December 14, 2008
    Although I like Anna Tsuchiya (and watched this show because of her),I was pretty shocked by the contents of this show...
  • September 15, 2008
    kinda like geisya but more darker story.. hehe
  • September 10, 2008
    Friggin' riot of colours. Tsuchiya Anna rocks big time here!
  • September 4, 2008
    Moulin Rouge! in Japanese. A vivid insight into the mizu-shobai of a Yoshiwara courtesan with flowery dreams. The imagery is over-the-top picturesque because the director started off as a pro photographer. Beats Hero & Color Blossoms any day, and only narrowly loses out to Rouge!...( read more) coz of the lack of singing. But the falling sakura is a sight to behold.
  • August 11, 2008
    The photogrphy is unique and marvelous, and the soundtrack is awesome, but it's just that. The history isn't new and the movie is kinda boring most of times.

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