Raised in a Palace (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, Raised in a Palace is a drama film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the pleasure district of Kyoto, Tamiko (Yoshiko Mita, in her first lead role) is a young girl attending high school by day and training as a geisha at night She sees her future as an entertainer, not a prostitute, & she expects a happy marriage with a medical student, Yasuke (Katsuo Nakamura), a sweet fellow she deeply loves. but things started to getting worse for Tamiko and she's forced to become the mistress of the disgusting Tsukada (Seiji Miyaguchi).
Who’s in it. Raised in a Palace stars Yoshiko Mita as Tamiko, Katsuo Nakamura as Yasuke, Tatsuo Umemiya as Shigemi Nitta and Mako Midori as Tsutae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Raised in a Palace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raised in a Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raised in a Palace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raised in a Palace (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raised in a Palace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raised in a Palace worth watching?
- Raised in a Palace holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raised in a Palace?
- Raised in a Palace stars Yoshiko Mita, Katsuo Nakamura, Tatsuo Umemiya, Mako Midori and Kaori Tsukahara.