One day, in the traditional heart of Kyoto, a rough-hewn country girl named Haruko turns up in search of the impossible. In spite of her impenetrable accent (a mix of deep-Southern Kagoshima and Northern Tsugaru), she begs to be given a chance to become the epitome of cultural sophistication: a Kyoto geisha.
She is accepted under the auspices of Kyono, a good-natured professor of linguistics, who rises to the challenge of helping her. Thus begins a roller-coaster ride as Haruko struggles through the harsh training and stern discipline required to be a geisha in this colorful and entertaining musical comedy!
Received the awards for: Best Director and Newcomer of the Year (Mone Kamishiraishi) at the 2014 Fumiko Yamaji Awards; Best Music and Newcomer of the Year (Mone Kamishiraishi) at the 2015 Japan Academy Awards; and Best Music at the 2015 Mainichi Film Awards.
Starring Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroki Hasegawa, Sumiko Fuji
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for security purposes. Doors open 30 minutes prior to screening and will close once seating is full or promptly at 7:00pm. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.
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