Geisha: Libro Memorias De Una

World War II breaks out. Geisha districts are closed, and Sayuri works in a kimono factory. She hides the Chairman’s property. After the war, she must reinvent herself to survive. Mameha helps her arrange a dance performance to attract wealthy patrons. A dramatic series of events forces Sayuri to choose between the Chairman and Nobu.

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“No podemos pedirle a la luna que baje, pero al menos podemos dejar que su luz brille sobre nosotros.” (From the novel – a metaphor for longing and acceptance.)

After a failed escape attempt, Chiyo is forced into becoming a geisha to repay her debts. The great geisha Mameha, for her own reasons, takes Chiyo as her protégée. Mameha trains her, orchestrates her debut, and gives her the new name Sayuri . A bidding war for Sayuri’s mizuage (coming-of-age) ensues.