my boyfriend and i both enjoyed this film very much . the viewer be sweep away from modern life into old japan and while at the same time expose to very current theme . the character be realistic and detail while it have an unpredictable end and story and which be very refreshing . the story be make up of mini plot within the life of several geisha live together in a poor city district . i highly recommend this movie to anyone who be interested in a realistic romance or life in old japan .