Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha

Set in the Taisho period:1912-1926, the beautiful Geisha Koshizu (Junko Fuji) has longed for the opportunity to perform the prestigious Yasuna dance, however a jealous rival, Geisha Adakichi.is not impressed. Popular Koshizu fends off advances, proposals of marriage from her wealthy clients, her heart seems locked in the distant past, to a mysterious stranger... This exceptional emotional drama begins with a lively solo dance number from star Junko Fuji, an enchanting treat, as the credits roll.. An epic multilayered tale follows, a superb seamless blend of Yakuza crime action and a deeply expressive Geisha melodrama. Director Kôsaku Yamashita masterly paints an impressive atmospheric portrait of the early era, giving the film an authentic feel, rich in every detail. With a colourful visually magnificent dance scene, some terrific Yakuza style action !, an excellent finale, Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha is outstanding classic cinema... Highly Recommended !!