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Real Geisha, Real Women

Real Geisha Real Women is a documentary by Peter MacIntosh about the lives of several women in Kyoto, Japan of various generations who are, or have been maiko and geiko (the Kyoto terms for geisha). Their stories are told in their own words as a series of vignettes without the use of a narrator. Rare footage of their journeys outside of Kyoto includes a hometown visit, a trip to Tokyo, as well as travels abroad.

Release DateJanuary 1, 2009
StatusReleased
Original TitleReal Geisha, Real Women
Runtime 52min
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LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageEnglish
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