
A Lively Geisha
Drama · Crime
Overview
Young geisha Koshizu's wish of reuniting with the man, Yukichi, who helped her ten years ago comes true. When she learns of the trouble Yukichi's business is facing, she stands ready to come to his aid, and thus repay a debt that's long overdue.
Top Cast


Sumiko Fuji
Sumiko Fuji
Koshizu
Sumiko Fuji
Koshizu


Bunta Sugawara
Bunta Sugawara
Yukichi
Bunta Sugawara
Yukichi


Tōru Abe
Tōru Abe
Tōru Abe


Junzaburō Ban
Junzaburō Ban
Junzaburō Ban


Kanbi Fujiyama
Kanbi Fujiyama
Kanbi Fujiyama


Rinichi Yamamoto
Rinichi Yamamoto
Rinichi Yamamoto


Kenji Kusumoto
Kenji Kusumoto
Kenji Kusumoto
Keiko Yuge
Keiko Yuge
Keiko Yuge
Keiko Oshima
Keiko Oshima
Keiko Oshima


Takuzō Kawatani
Takuzō Kawatani
Takuzō Kawatani
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