Epitome

1953 · Directed by Kaneto Shindō · 131 min · drama film

★ 7.8/10 · 4 ratings on TMDB

Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.