Ginza no Onna (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film

Released in 1955, Ginza no Onna is a drama film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. At Shizumoto, a geisha shop not far from Ginza, a group of geisha are going about their day, putting up a modest resistance to the tragedies of life. The proprietress, Ikuyo, is a ridiculously good-natured woman who gives money to a poor but brilliant young man, Eisaku Yanoguchi, to attend college on the condition that he will take care of her in the future.
Who’s in it. Ginza no Onna stars Yukiko Todoroki, Nobuko Otowa, Murasaki Fujima and Sumiko Minami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ginza no Onna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ginza no Onna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ginza no Onna (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ginza no Onna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ginza no Onna?
- Ginza no Onna stars Yukiko Todoroki, Nobuko Otowa, Murasaki Fujima, Sumiko Minami and Ayako Shimada.
- When was Ginza no Onna released?
- Ginza no Onna was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.