Lady Maiko (2014)
What does it take to be a lady?
Country bumpkin Haruko only ever wanted to become a maiko, an apprentice geisha. Initially rebuffed for lack of references, Haruko's strong accent intrigues a linguistics professor, who undertakes to coach her.
Director: Masayuki Suō
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: September 13, 2014
Cast
- Mone Kamishiraishi - Haruko Saigo
- Hiroki Hasegawa - Hoshi Kyono
- Sumiko Fuji - Chiharu Kojima
- Tamiyo Kusakari - Rishun
- Eri Watanabe - Mameharu
- Masahiro Takashima - Yoshio Takai
- Fumiyo Kohinata - Kanpachiro Ichikawa
- Gaku Hamada - Akihira Nishino
- Satoshi Tsumabuki - Yuichiro Akaki
- Naoto Takenaka - Tomi
Screenplay
Music: Yoshikazu Suo
Cinematography: Rokurō Terada
Production: Fuji Television Network, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: Italiano, 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
japan, geisha, coming of age, kyoto, japan, maiko
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady Maiko about?
- Country bumpkin Haruko only ever wanted to become a maiko, an apprentice geisha. Initially rebuffed for lack of references, Haruko's strong accent intrigues a linguistics professor, who undertakes to coach her.
- Who directed Lady Maiko?
- Lady Maiko was directed by Masayuki Suō.
- Who stars in Lady Maiko?
- Lady Maiko stars Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroki Hasegawa, Sumiko Fuji, Tamiyo Kusakari, Eri Watanabe, Masahiro Takashima.
- How long is Lady Maiko?
- Lady Maiko has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Lady Maiko?
- Lady Maiko is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Lady Maiko produced?
- Lady Maiko was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Lady Maiko?
- The themes of Lady Maiko include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.