Geisha

Writer Kosaku Yoshizumi (Atsushi Narasaka) finally writes a novel after a long slump and wins a literary prize. Publishing editor Kojima (Sousuke Yamamoto) learns of this information and visits Yoshizumi's house to make an offer for the company's next work. However, Yoshizumi was absent, and his lover, Kyoka (Kyoko Maki), welcomed Kojima in his place. Kyoka used to be the geisha that Yoshizumi and Kojima went to at a restaurant together. Kojima is once again fascinated by Kyoka's beauty. Knowing that Kyoka was the model for the novel. That night, Kojima ends up masturbating while reading a novel.

Directed by Jirō Ishikawa, Geisha leans on a strong ensemble — Sousuke Yamamoto, Junichiro Asano, Koji Ueda — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2019.