Chiyo, a poor fishermanâs daughter, is sold to Kyotoâs pleasure district after her mother falls ill and her father can no longer care for her ðïļ. While her sister is sent to a brothel, Chiyo is placed in a renowned okiya (geisha house), where she might one day be trained as a geisha.
But her beauty sparks jealousy. The reigning star geisha, Hatsumomo ð, sees Chiyo as a future rival. With cunning malice, she manipulates the innocent girl into breaking strict rulesâtempting her into sneaking where she shouldnât, and even tricking her into damaging a priceless kimono.
The punishment is brutal. Branded as untrustworthy, Chiyo is stripped of her chance to train as a geisha. Instead, sheâs reduced to a mere servant girl, condemned to a life of chores and humiliation âïļ.
This heartbreaking fall from grace is one of the filmâs most pivotal moments:
ðļ It reveals the cutthroat world of the geisha district.
ð It marks Chiyoâs lowest point, shaping her resilience.
âïļ And it establishes the cruel rivalry between Hatsumomo and the girl who will one day rise as Sayuri.
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