A Lively Geisha (1970) Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Title: A Lively Geisha (1970)

Alternate Title: Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha

Genre: Drama, Crime

Plot Synopsis:
Koshizu, a young geisha, attempts suicide but is saved by Yukichi, a cook. As she navigates her life, she encounters rival geisha Adakichi, greedy trader Yasukawa, and wealthy businessman Asai, leading to dramatic turns.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Kôsaku Yamashita
• Writer: Kazuo Kasahara
• Cast:
  • Sumiko Fuji as Koshizu
  • Bunta Sugawara as Yukichi
  • Keiko Yuge as Adakichi
  • Tôru Abe as Yasukawa
  • Meichô Soganoya as Asai

IMDb Link:
A Lively Geisha (1970)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. BrianNaas – ★★★☆☆
   “This is like jumping headfirst into a big vat of splendid geisha melodrama. It has so little joy and so much heartbreak that you want to take time off to recuperate.”

Meta Description:
A Lively Geisha (1970), also known as Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha, is a Japanese drama directed by Kôsaku Yamashita. The film follows Koshizu, a young geisha saved from suicide by a cook named Yukichi. As she navigates her life, she encounters various challenges, including rivalries and greed, leading to dramatic developments.