The novel was inspired by the real-life interview that Golden carried out with Mineko Iwasaki, a famous Japanese geisha who later sued him for using her story. Throughout 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' the reader will see the physical and psychological changes Sayuri goes through. Her desire for self-understanding and belonging are what drive her Memoirs of a Geisha 2005 PG-13 2h 25m IMDb RATING 7.3 /10 158K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 2,668 284 Play trailer 2:34 11 Videos 99+ Photos Drama Romance Nitta Sayuri reveals how she transcended her fishing-village roots and became one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. Director Rob Marshall Writers Robin Swicord Arthur Golden Stars Ziyi Zhang 8RWIh.

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