I didn't read the book "Memoirs of a geisha" and now I regret it. I'll probably read it soon.
This movie opens the window to a misterious and strange world of a geisha. The world of music, dance, arts and storytelling. Drama, love, threachery, intrigues, war and happy end for this Japonese cinderalla.
In other words, a romantic movie you don't want to miss.
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