Description:

Omocha - A fascinating look at the world of the Geisha in Japan at a critical time in their history, the introduction of anti-prostitution laws in 1958.

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 honor 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 herself 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'.

Cleverly directed, the film provides an intimate portrayal of the vibrancy of the Geisha culture, in terms of both its visual appeal and the sheer complexity of the social system that ‘regulates’ the Geisha’s lives.

DIRECTED BY: FUKASAKU KINJI