Memoirs of a Geisha

Nitta Sayuri shares her compelling life story as a geisha, beginning in a humble fishing village in 1929 when she is sold into a renowned geisha house at age nine. Her narrative spans decades, capturing the challenges and transformations she experiences through Japan’s turbulent early 20th century. The story concludes around the time of World War II, when she redefines her identity and finds a unique sense of freedom.