1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 2 00:00:32,466 --> 00:00:37,766 - MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA - 3 00:00:53,966 --> 00:00:55,966 Sakamoto. 4 00:03:40,466 --> 00:03:44,033 A story like mine should never be told. 5 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:51,500 For my world is as forbidden as it is fragile. 6 00:03:51,900 --> 00:03:56,066 For without its mysteries it cannot survive. 7 00:03:59,666 --> 00:04:03,133 I certainly wasn't born to the life of a Geisha. 8 00:04:03,900 --> 00:04:08,900 Like so much in my strange life-i was carried there by the current. 9 00:04:14,933 --> 00:04:18,266 The first time I knew my mother was sick, 10 00:04:18,566 --> 00:04:22,233 ..was when my father threw the fish back into the sea. 11 00:04:23,933 --> 00:04:30,233 That night we went hungry, to understand emptiness he told us. 12 00:04:33,566 --> 00:04:38,400 Mother always said that my sister Satsu was like wood, 13 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:44,200 As rooted to the earth as a Sagura tree. But she told me I was like water, 14 00:04:45,300 --> 00:04:51,100 Water can carve its way, even through stone. 15 00:04:51,566 --> 00:04:56,633 And when trapped, water makes a new path. 16 00:05:58,566 --> 00:06:03,166 These are the girls from Tanaka? Sisters, yes, from Yurida. 17 00:06:05,766 --> 00:06:10,066 This one maybe, the other one no. 18 00:06:29,166 --> 00:06:34,866 Show your respect for mother. You must not speak, I will answer for you. 19 00:06:35,866 --> 00:06:39,000 Okai-san 20 00:06:44,933 --> 00:06:49,933 Kneel, and head down, never look her in the face. 21 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:09,000 How old are you? She’s year of the rooster. 22 00:07:11,833 --> 00:07:15,100 Only nine... 23 00:07:35,733 --> 00:07:38,533 Where is my sister? 24 00:07:38,866 --> 00:07:42,933 Let me see those eyes. 25 00:07:44,966 --> 00:07:48,133 Look at me. 26 00:07:48,533 --> 00:07:56,366 Too much water. - But mother, a little water is good to guard against fire. 27 00:07:56,566 --> 00:08:01,000 You wouldn't have to worry about the okea burning, losing all your people, no.... 28 00:08:01,300 --> 00:08:06,133 These country girls! Too late to send her back now. 29 00:08:16,300 --> 00:08:19,333 Go. 30 00:08:22,300 --> 00:08:26,200 Pumpkin, keep her quiet, mother is downstairs 31 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:31,166 Let me go! 32 00:08:31,533 --> 00:08:35,600 Let me go! Let me go! 33 00:08:36,700 --> 00:08:42,500 Mother will hear you! She's got a bamboo stick. I want my sister. Satsu! 34 00:08:51,166 --> 00:08:54,933 I cried too at first. 35 00:08:55,966 --> 00:09:02,066 You know it is easier if you just forget everything that happened before you came to the okea. 36 00:09:04,066 --> 00:09:08,500 If you impress mother, and do exactly as she says, 37 00:09:08,733 --> 00:09:11,600 She will send you to school to be a Geisha. 38 00:09:12,733 --> 00:09:17,433 A what? A Geisha, like Hatsumomo. 39 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:21,766 You will get to drink sake, and sleep until noon. 40 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:27,633 Where is my sister?? Probably in another okea in Hanonoke. 41 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:37,433 Your family sold you to this house, you live here now. 42 00:09:52,433 --> 00:09:57,133 Outside you wear these, inside these. 43 00:09:59,366 --> 00:10:04,666 We don't display our naked feet like monkeys. 44 00:10:05,666 --> 00:10:08,500 It's not flesh we're selling here, 45 00:10:08,500 --> 00:10:10,866 This is a Geisha house. 46 00:10:13,600 --> 00:10:22,800 Remember to always honour this okea. You listen, you learn, now get to work. 47 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:27,900 Be Quiet. Hatsumomo is sleeping 48 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:34,766 Pumpkin, when can I go outside? 49 00:10:34,766 --> 00:10:38,000 Outside the okea? You can't. 50 00:10:38,066 --> 00:10:39,166 It’s not allowed. 51 00:10:39,166 --> 00:10:41,466 How will I find Satsu? 52 00:10:42,766 --> 00:10:45,333 You can't just walk out to every house in Hanamachi. 53 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:48,466 Do you know how many there are? 54 00:10:51,700 --> 00:10:52,900 Look 55 00:11:23,300 --> 00:11:24,866 Tighter! 56 00:11:50,666 --> 00:11:52,700 Chiyo, Chiyo-chan 57 00:11:53,566 --> 00:11:55,100 come... 58 00:11:55,100 --> 00:11:56,300 Two nights ago.. 59 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:59,600 ..Hatsumomo had to stay at the Tea-house until dawn, 60 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:01,433 Thats what she told madam. 61 00:12:01,700 --> 00:12:05,700 But she was really here with a man, the whole... Why can't you be quiet?! 62 00:12:11,700 --> 00:12:15,500 So, this is the new arrival. 63 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:43,400 A pity she still stinks of fish. 64 00:12:48,800 --> 00:12:50,366 Stay out of my room. 65 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:57,400 Your fingers smell.. I can't have you touching my things! 66 00:13:12,366 --> 00:13:17,300 Only reason mother tolerates Hatsumomo is because she brings in good money. 67 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:23,733 Never forget it is Hatsumomo who pays for your supper, 68 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,500 the clothes on your back. 69 00:13:26,800 --> 00:13:29,000 By the time she was twenty... 70 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:33,200 ....she had already earned back her purchase price. 71 00:13:35,500 --> 00:13:40,000 She has been the talk of the Hanamachi ever since. 72 00:13:40,566 --> 00:13:46,866 These are all hers? Certainly not, they belong to the okea. 73 00:13:52,466 --> 00:13:55,000 A Geisha needs an elegant wardrobe.. 74 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:58,700 ...just like an artist needs ink. 75 00:13:58,700 --> 00:14:03,033 If she's not properly dressed.. then she is not a true Geisha. 76 00:14:04,366 --> 00:14:09,000 Nobody told me what a Geisha is... You will find out soon enough. 77 00:14:09,533 --> 00:14:16,333 I have news for you child, mother has determined that it is off to school with you. 78 00:14:17,433 --> 00:14:21,633 You are to become Geisha! 79 00:14:24,666 --> 00:14:27,966 Chiyo, Pumpkin! 80 00:14:30,033 --> 00:14:35,433 Quick quick, don't be late.. and you will be late. 81 00:14:44,100 --> 00:14:46,766 This way. 82 00:15:02,933 --> 00:15:05,500 Pumpkin, Pumpkin... 83 00:15:06,300 --> 00:15:09,100 I'm going to run, I'm going to find Satsu. 84 00:15:09,100 --> 00:15:11,000 Not yet you don't. 85 00:15:13,433 --> 00:15:16,000 You will ruin your own chances, and mine too 86 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:18,000 Please...Stay with me.. 87 00:15:19,933 --> 00:15:26,533 Wait there! Squid! 88 00:15:47,266 --> 00:15:49,733 Look for your sister's name later! 89 00:16:05,600 --> 00:16:07,233 You are late! 90 00:16:34,033 --> 00:16:36,833 Chiyo, where is granny's food? 91 00:16:39,266 --> 00:16:43,233 Where have you been? It’s freezing cold!. 92 00:16:46,233 --> 00:16:48,366 Close the window. Hai! (yes). 93 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,300 Chiyo, Chiyo, come quickly. 94 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:13,866 Hatsumomo is at the bath-house..here tidy up. 95 00:17:13,866 --> 00:17:15,366 But she told me to stay out... 96 00:17:15,366 --> 00:17:18,800 Hatsumomo does not run this okea. 97 00:17:34,433 --> 00:17:36,900 Why look who's in my room... 98 00:17:55,966 --> 00:17:57,600 Did you touch this? 99 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:07,300 I can just hear the General now.. 100 00:18:07,300 --> 00:18:12,000 "..Why Hatsumomo, you used to smell of jasmine,.. 101 00:18:12,133 --> 00:18:16,733 "..What’s this new perfume? Blowfish?.." 102 00:18:17,500 --> 00:18:22,100 I told you to never to touch my things. Can’t you understand why? 103 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:29,900 Because your general will say, "Hatsumomo, you stink!" 104 00:18:34,133 --> 00:18:37,166 At least you don't smell as bad as your sister 105 00:18:38,166 --> 00:18:40,400 you know,....she was here... 106 00:18:40,400 --> 00:18:43,666 She came by looking for you. Chiyo: What? 107 00:18:45,666 --> 00:18:47,900 Was I wrong to ask her to leave? 108 00:18:48,066 --> 00:18:51,233 Please, tell me where she is. 109 00:18:55,466 --> 00:18:58,900 Only if you swear yourself to me first. 110 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:02,566 yes? Huh? 111 00:19:06,566 --> 00:19:08,100 Now get out! 112 00:19:29,333 --> 00:19:32,766 Shh...Hatsumomo you'll wake the entire house. 113 00:19:33,766 --> 00:19:36,866 Your big sister is thirsty, so am I, 114 00:19:36,866 --> 00:19:38,300 go and get us some beer. 115 00:19:39,433 --> 00:19:41,300 I'm not in the mood for beer. 116 00:19:41,300 --> 00:19:44,433 I know what you're in the mood for.. 117 00:19:44,433 --> 00:19:46,100 And his name is Koichi 118 00:19:49,100 --> 00:19:51,466 What did you say Korin? 119 00:19:52,466 --> 00:19:55,000 Im Sorry.. I forgot 120 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:04,533 You're just jealous someone cares for me! 121 00:20:07,900 --> 00:20:09,933 Guess who this belongs to? 122 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:13,266 A Geisha as desired as she is.. 123 00:20:13,266 --> 00:20:16,266 ought to keep a closer eye on her clothes. 124 00:20:18,300 --> 00:20:20,466 It’s Mameha's?! Yes! 125 00:20:20,500 --> 00:20:22,966 How did you get it? Bribed her maid. 126 00:20:33,266 --> 00:20:37,900 We can't....Give it to her. 127 00:20:39,866 --> 00:20:42,900 Chiyo, come, come. 128 00:20:45,733 --> 00:20:50,466 Now then little Chiyo, it is time.. to practice your calligraphy. 129 00:20:59,333 --> 00:21:01,533 There. 130 00:21:07,166 --> 00:21:13,433 Remember, you swore yourself to me. Yes. 131 00:21:40,100 --> 00:21:43,366 Don't let anybody see you. 132 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:50,366 Go, go! 133 00:21:53,200 --> 00:21:55,700 This will teach the great Mameha. 134 00:22:21,466 --> 00:22:24,533 Thieving rat!. 135 00:22:25,500 --> 00:22:29,500 That kimono was worth more than you. 136 00:22:29,500 --> 00:22:32,466 Careful, you will hurt yourself more than her. 137 00:22:32,900 --> 00:22:35,866 Let me. 138 00:22:49,600 --> 00:22:55,733 Kneel. What have you done to Hatsumomo? 139 00:22:55,733 --> 00:22:58,333 I haven't done anything, I promise you. 140 00:22:58,333 --> 00:23:02,000 Her little trick with than kimono will cost you. 141 00:23:02,233 --> 00:23:07,033 Whatever you have done to anger her, you'd be wise to stop, now! 142 00:23:07,766 --> 00:23:12,533 Lie down. I will beat you hard, 143 00:23:12,933 --> 00:23:16,000 so mother doesn't beat you harder. 144 00:23:46,666 --> 00:23:49,766 I told you not to let anybody see you. 145 00:23:51,300 --> 00:23:56,866 I have kept my promise, so tell me, where is she? 146 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:03,233 She is the next Hanamachi... 147 00:24:03,233 --> 00:24:07,733 in a house called Tatsuyo, in the pleasure district. 148 00:24:09,366 --> 00:24:13,300 Trust me little Chiyo, you will find her. 149 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:11,233 Satsu, Satsu, Satsu... 150 00:26:11,233 --> 00:26:13,233 Satsu, open the door..Satsu!.. 151 00:26:13,233 --> 00:26:19,233 Satsu, Satsu, no! Satsu! Satsu! 152 00:26:51,233 --> 00:26:54,266 Satsu, Satsu! Chiyo!! 153 00:26:57,366 --> 00:27:00,200 What took you so long? But Satsu, I tried... 154 00:27:02,733 --> 00:27:06,233 I went to your okea weeks ago, they laughed and turned me away. 155 00:27:06,633 --> 00:27:10,700 Please, I did not know I’ve missed you so much. 156 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:16,800 Let’s leave, tonight. But we need money too. 157 00:27:17,900 --> 00:27:21,300 I know I can steal some, first thing tomorrow... No, please, tonight! 158 00:27:21,700 --> 00:27:27,500 No, tomorrow, meet me at the Saturn-May bridge, as soon as it's dark. 159 00:27:30,066 --> 00:27:32,166 Now you have to go.... quickly. 160 00:27:32,166 --> 00:27:33,500 Before somene catches 161 00:27:33,500 --> 00:27:35,866 What if I cannot get away? 162 00:27:35,866 --> 00:27:38,100 Be there Chiyo, its our one chance, 163 00:27:38,100 --> 00:27:40,200 once I’ve left I can't go back. 164 00:27:40,200 --> 00:27:43,466 I’ve waited as long as I can, now go. 165 00:28:33,533 --> 00:28:35,000 What is she doing here? What? 166 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:37,566 She’s seen us! Stupid girl. 167 00:28:39,266 --> 00:28:40,866 Stupid girl, why have you come back? 168 00:28:40,866 --> 00:28:45,200 You’re probably trying to escape! Get in. 169 00:28:48,633 --> 00:28:49,400 Get in! Koichi please! 170 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:51,800 Look at us, we're sneaking around like criminals! 171 00:28:53,233 --> 00:28:56,000 Koichi don't! It's degrading! 172 00:28:56,333 --> 00:29:00,266 What's going on? Koichi... 173 00:29:00,866 --> 00:29:02,466 Who's there? 174 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:07,200 Go now.. Go.. 175 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,833 Show your face! 176 00:29:22,600 --> 00:29:24,666 Okai-san, I caught her stealing 177 00:29:24,666 --> 00:29:29,100 ..she was running away with her sister the whore! 178 00:29:30,433 --> 00:29:33,900 You little thief! No, she's lying. 179 00:29:35,100 --> 00:29:37,000 After all we've done for her! 180 00:29:37,300 --> 00:29:40,266 I saw her with a man, right there! His name is Koichi! 181 00:29:41,933 --> 00:29:45,166 Shut up! We should kick her out. 182 00:29:47,566 --> 00:29:50,633 Take her arms. 183 00:30:10,966 --> 00:30:14,666 You are never to see him again, huh? 184 00:30:18,200 --> 00:30:22,266 What do you think? A Geisha is free to love? 185 00:30:22,266 --> 00:30:22,800 Never!. 186 00:30:24,800 --> 00:30:31,766 Bolt the gate, no one is leaving this okea! 187 00:33:55,166 --> 00:33:58,566 Doctor Ohura is very expensive. 188 00:33:59,966 --> 00:34:04,200 You seem to be racking up quite a debt, huh? 189 00:34:06,333 --> 00:34:10,700 Kimono destroyed, Geisha school... 190 00:34:10,700 --> 00:34:15,966 ..rice and pickles, train ticket, Mr. Bekku,.. all this... 191 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:19,100 ...on top of the money I paid Mr. Tanaka? 192 00:34:20,533 --> 00:34:23,966 Then for what? 193 00:34:23,966 --> 00:34:27,666 And now I hear that your sister has run away. 194 00:34:28,466 --> 00:34:33,700 She didn't wait for you and now she can never come back. 195 00:34:34,700 --> 00:34:38,366 You must forget you ever had a sister, huh? 196 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:49,900 We are your only family now. 197 00:35:20,666 --> 00:35:23,400 "Dear Satsu and little Chiyo, 198 00:35:23,400 --> 00:35:28,000 as one who was once an orphan child myself, 199 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:31,566 this humble person is sorry to inform you that six weeks 200 00:35:31,566 --> 00:35:34,933 after you left for your new life in Myoko... 201 00:35:34,933 --> 00:35:39,466 ...the suffering of your honoured mother came to it's end ... 202 00:35:40,466 --> 00:35:43,400 ..And only a few weeks afterwards.. 203 00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:47,333 ..your honoured father departed this world as well... 204 00:35:47,400 --> 00:35:51,966 ..this humble person feels confident that both your honoured parents.. 205 00:35:51,966 --> 00:35:54,766 ..have found their places in paradise." 206 00:35:55,166 --> 00:36:00,266 At the temple there is a poem called loss 207 00:36:00,266 --> 00:36:03,200 carved into the stone. 208 00:36:03,233 --> 00:36:08,300 It has three words, but the poet has scratched them out. 209 00:36:10,100 --> 00:36:14,600 You cannot read loss, only feel it. 210 00:36:16,466 --> 00:36:20,166 My father and mother had left this life, 211 00:36:20,166 --> 00:36:25,066 my sister I never heard of again. 212 00:36:25,733 --> 00:36:30,533 I had dishonoured the okea so mother had other plans for me. 213 00:36:31,766 --> 00:36:35,966 I would pay back my debt, year after year after year. 214 00:36:37,233 --> 00:36:41,433 Not as a Geisha, as her slave. 215 00:36:55,566 --> 00:36:58,200 It is too pretty a day to be so unhappy. 216 00:37:01,233 --> 00:37:02,066 Did you fall down? 217 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:10,000 Why so shy? Nothing to be ashamed of. 218 00:37:10,300 --> 00:37:13,633 We all stumble from time to time. 219 00:37:14,300 --> 00:37:17,433 You see that enchanting lady in green? 220 00:37:17,433 --> 00:37:19,633 Once, when she was just a Miko (an apprentice Geisha) 221 00:37:19,633 --> 00:37:23,133 she fell clean off her wooden shoes. 222 00:37:23,633 --> 00:37:25,733 It's true, I did. 223 00:37:25,733 --> 00:37:27,833 And now look at her, so elegant! 224 00:37:27,833 --> 00:37:30,300 Mr. Chairman, shouldn't we hurry? 225 00:37:30,300 --> 00:37:33,466 We will miss the beginning. We see the Spring dances every year. 226 00:37:33,466 --> 00:37:35,033 We can spare a moment. 227 00:37:37,366 --> 00:37:39,066 What's your name? 228 00:37:41,066 --> 00:37:43,766 Don't be afraid to look at me. 229 00:37:51,033 --> 00:37:57,633 Do you like sweet plum or cherry? You mean to eat? 230 00:37:57,866 --> 00:38:00,900 I like sweet plum myself. 231 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:08,633 None of us find much kindness in this life, as we should. 232 00:38:10,100 --> 00:38:13,100 Hi, both kinds please. 233 00:38:14,933 --> 00:38:18,733 My children wait for these every Spring. 234 00:38:34,766 --> 00:38:39,933 Now I am a Geisha too. So you are. 235 00:38:40,633 --> 00:38:43,166 How did you come by such surprising eyes? 236 00:38:45,533 --> 00:38:50,333 My mother gave them to me. Generous of her wasn't it? 237 00:38:50,566 --> 00:38:54,833 As you have been to me. 238 00:38:56,033 --> 00:38:58,700 Smile for me won't you? 239 00:38:58,900 --> 00:39:01,866 There now, that is your gift to me. 240 00:39:07,866 --> 00:39:11,733 This will buy your supper. Now promise me onething, 241 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:16,900 Next time you take a tumble, no frowns. 242 00:39:17,600 --> 00:39:22,100 That's better. 243 00:39:30,500 --> 00:39:35,900 In that moment I changed from a girl, facing nothing but emptiness... 244 00:39:36,200 --> 00:39:39,100 ...to someone with purpose. 245 00:39:39,100 --> 00:39:44,033 I saw that to be a Geisha could be a stepping stone... 246 00:39:44,033 --> 00:39:49,133 ...to something else.. A place in "His" world. 247 00:40:17,166 --> 00:40:19,900 The money the chairman had given me, 248 00:40:19,900 --> 00:40:23,500 could have bought fish and rice for a month, 249 00:40:23,500 --> 00:40:30,866 But I gave it back in prayer, keeping only his handkerchief. 250 00:40:35,166 --> 00:40:38,466 I asked one day to become a Geisha, 251 00:40:38,466 --> 00:40:45,066 and then somehow, to meet him again. 252 00:41:28,066 --> 00:41:32,000 Chiyo-chan? I can't find my coat, did you find it yet? 253 00:41:36,366 --> 00:41:42,766 I couldn't sleep last night I was so worried about my stupid hair. 254 00:41:43,066 --> 00:41:47,400 Am I lopsided? You look beautiful. 255 00:41:47,700 --> 00:41:52,166 With your hair like that you look more like a pumpkin than ever. 256 00:41:52,966 --> 00:41:55,766 Don't fold your neck forward like a tortoise. 257 00:41:56,133 --> 00:41:59,533 She's not ready? We will be late. 258 00:41:59,533 --> 00:42:03,333 Poor pumpkin, her debut and everybody will be staring at you. 259 00:42:06,533 --> 00:42:11,466 Hurry up, huh?. This time, do your "Shamsin" before you play, 260 00:42:11,466 --> 00:42:15,800 when you make a fool of yourself your big sister gets the blame 261 00:42:15,833 --> 00:42:19,233 Stop crying, your face will run. 262 00:42:19,833 --> 00:42:22,333 Pumpkin! 263 00:44:29,966 --> 00:44:35,866 The winter I turned fifteen, I saw the chairman again, 264 00:44:36,266 --> 00:44:40,666 But that wasn't the only surprise fate brought me that season. 265 00:44:41,166 --> 00:44:45,766 Along with the snow came a most unexpected visitor. 266 00:44:53,366 --> 00:44:56,266 Why is she here? 267 00:44:56,900 --> 00:45:00,600 Chiyo, Chiyo, open the gate! 268 00:45:26,533 --> 00:45:31,033 Now that your beloved granny has gone you have no need for a maid. 269 00:45:31,333 --> 00:45:34,900 I would never question the great Mameha, 270 00:45:34,900 --> 00:45:40,866 but you could choose anyone in the Hanamachi. 271 00:45:40,866 --> 00:45:42,233 You flatter me, truly. 272 00:45:43,166 --> 00:45:45,033 I would give you my pumpkin 273 00:45:45,033 --> 00:45:48,066 if she weren't already tied to Hatsumomo. 274 00:45:48,466 --> 00:45:50,766 Please I would never dream of asking. 275 00:45:50,766 --> 00:45:55,866 Besides, I can always sell Chiyo to Mrs. Tetsuyo 276 00:45:56,800 --> 00:45:59,800 With your eye for beauty and nose for talent, 277 00:45:59,800 --> 00:46:03,633 surely you can see what a terrible waste that would be. 278 00:46:03,633 --> 00:46:07,366 If you were not the kind hearted Geisha 279 00:46:07,366 --> 00:46:10,266 I know you to be, then 280 00:46:10,266 --> 00:46:14,600 I might think that you were scheming against Hatsumomo. 281 00:46:16,366 --> 00:46:18,400 Then I'm grateful Mrs. Nita 282 00:46:18,400 --> 00:46:22,000 that you don't have a suspicious mind. 283 00:46:22,033 --> 00:46:24,833 Perhaps you can pique my interest with.. Yes? 284 00:46:24,833 --> 00:46:28,500 ..your offer. 285 00:46:28,500 --> 00:46:33,066 I will cover Chiyo's schooling, all her expenses, 286 00:46:33,066 --> 00:46:36,233 until after her debut. 287 00:46:36,233 --> 00:46:40,866 Now I am confident that you are teasing. 288 00:46:40,866 --> 00:46:42,900 I could not be more sincere. 289 00:46:42,900 --> 00:46:47,000 If Chiyo has not repaid her debt within six months after her debut. 290 00:46:47,000 --> 00:46:52,566 Impossible, too little time! Then I will pay you twice over. 291 00:46:52,600 --> 00:46:54,566 What...? 292 00:46:56,366 --> 00:46:59,300 No Geisha could ever... 293 00:46:59,300 --> 00:47:04,033 I am certain you will not object to one trivial condition 294 00:47:04,833 --> 00:47:06,133 Uh yes...? 295 00:47:06,133 --> 00:47:11,200 If Chiyo erases her debt in the time allowed, 296 00:47:11,200 --> 00:47:15,200 You will not have any part in her future earnings. 297 00:47:17,000 --> 00:47:21,066 It's too good to be true, Mameha is up to something. 298 00:47:21,066 --> 00:47:25,833 She isn't in it for the money, that much is for certain. 299 00:47:25,833 --> 00:47:26,500 Rumour has it, 300 00:47:26,500 --> 00:47:29,300 ever since the Prime Minister bought her Misuage(virginity) 301 00:47:29,300 --> 00:47:30,600 she's been rich 302 00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:32,800 It is Absurd? 303 00:47:32,800 --> 00:47:35,866 Absurd, to think that she noticed Chiyo. 304 00:47:35,866 --> 00:47:40,600 It's that kimono, she remembers how you destroyed it, 305 00:47:41,000 --> 00:47:43,166 now she wants to get even. 306 00:47:43,166 --> 00:47:47,833 An odd picture isn't it? Hatsumomo sweeping into tea-house 307 00:47:47,833 --> 00:47:50,733 after tea-house with our little Pumpkin, 308 00:47:50,733 --> 00:47:53,733 and the Mameha with our maid. 309 00:47:54,466 --> 00:47:57,933 I'm so far behind, I will never catch up to you. 310 00:47:57,933 --> 00:48:00,466 Don’t worry, I will help you. Pumpkin! 311 00:48:07,333 --> 00:48:13,533 You are never to speak to her again, now you are rivals! 312 00:48:34,933 --> 00:48:39,000 This is how it was, this tiny world of women, 313 00:48:39,733 --> 00:48:41,866 friend turned against friend. 314 00:48:41,866 --> 00:48:47,033 And now the two greatest Geisha in Myoko at war over me. 315 00:48:47,533 --> 00:48:51,400 Hatsumomo at my back, Mameha calling, 316 00:48:52,033 --> 00:48:54,233 offering me the chance to become one of those 317 00:48:54,233 --> 00:48:58,333 elegant women I had seen on the bridge, 318 00:48:58,633 --> 00:49:04,500 floating in a silk kimono, the chairman at my side. 319 00:49:05,766 --> 00:49:12,600 Chiyo is my new protoge as lovely as her big sister, 320 00:49:13,333 --> 00:49:17,600 And with eyes the colour of rain. 321 00:49:19,100 --> 00:49:21,333 The baron is a very special man to me, 322 00:49:21,333 --> 00:49:26,800 my "Daninia", someday if you are fortunate, you will have a patron too. 323 00:49:30,000 --> 00:49:35,000 Don't kneel, you are not a servant girl anymore. 324 00:49:40,300 --> 00:49:42,000 Step into the light. 325 00:49:47,466 --> 00:49:51,333 I see water in you. Does that displease you? 326 00:49:51,566 --> 00:49:52,933 Water is powerful. 327 00:49:52,933 --> 00:49:57,233 It can wash away earth, put out fire, and even destroy iron. 328 00:49:58,000 --> 00:50:00,933 But you have not drawn on those strengths have you? 329 00:50:00,933 --> 00:50:02,933 About your kimono.... 330 00:50:04,733 --> 00:50:07,000 You may apologise if you wish. 331 00:50:07,866 --> 00:50:12,066 Why that is a perfect bow, for a pig farmer... 332 00:50:13,366 --> 00:50:14,666 Don't drop your head, 333 00:50:14,666 --> 00:50:20,266 ..fingertips together, elbows in, no weight on the hands. 334 00:50:20,300 --> 00:50:21,000 Yes. 335 00:50:22,500 --> 00:50:25,266 As for the kimono, I’m no fool Chiyo. 336 00:50:25,600 --> 00:50:28,633 Hatsumomo cannot tolerate competition. 337 00:50:28,633 --> 00:50:31,266 She is jealous of you. 338 00:50:31,500 --> 00:50:36,866 Not me I'm afraid, someone closer to home. 339 00:50:37,866 --> 00:50:43,500 Rise. Not like a horse. 340 00:50:47,633 --> 00:50:49,766 Slide your foot forward. 341 00:50:51,100 --> 00:50:56,666 That's it. Now walk. You are a magnificent Geisha. 342 00:50:58,633 --> 00:51:03,466 Tell me Chiyo, does Mrs. Nita ever speak of the future? 343 00:51:03,866 --> 00:51:05,566 Not to me. 344 00:51:05,566 --> 00:51:08,233 Well someday soon she will have to name an heir. 345 00:51:08,233 --> 00:51:10,300 One of her own Geisha to succeed her. 346 00:51:10,533 --> 00:51:14,166 Strange isn't it that she has not adopted Hatsumomo. 347 00:51:14,166 --> 00:51:18,033 That would be like releasing a tiger from it's cage. 348 00:51:18,266 --> 00:51:20,066 You have a gift for expression. 349 00:51:20,066 --> 00:51:26,800 And if Mrs. Nita adopts Pumpkin that is hardly a threat... 350 00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:29,933 ...but a young girl with eyes like rain... 351 00:51:29,933 --> 00:51:33,000 But Mrs. Nita would never choose me. 352 00:51:33,000 --> 00:51:37,600 On the contrary, that is our goal It is? 353 00:51:37,966 --> 00:51:40,800 Of course. If you do not inherit the okea, 354 00:51:40,800 --> 00:51:43,466 then we will all be at the tiger's mercy. 355 00:51:48,566 --> 00:51:53,466 Water is always in such a hurry, perhaps that is just as well. 356 00:51:53,666 --> 00:51:56,533 We have no time to lose. 357 00:52:00,333 --> 00:52:02,733 We must transform you. 358 00:52:02,733 --> 00:52:07,266 And what takes years you must learn in months. 359 00:52:14,566 --> 00:52:16,300 Say I’m entertaining the baron, 360 00:52:16,300 --> 00:52:20,166 like so many clients he's trapped in an arranged marriage, 361 00:52:20,433 --> 00:52:24,733 So in the tea-house when he's seeking my company instead, 362 00:52:24,766 --> 00:52:28,766 I reward him like this with a glimpse of my wrist. 363 00:52:29,166 --> 00:52:33,200 Seeing this demure little trace of naked skin. 364 00:52:33,200 --> 00:52:35,966 Well,...it gives him pleasure. 365 00:52:37,966 --> 00:52:42,033 Or when you're sitting down, for the briefest moment.. 366 00:52:42,033 --> 00:52:44,333 ..press your leg against his, 367 00:52:44,400 --> 00:52:47,500 Always by accident of course. 368 00:53:03,966 --> 00:53:06,933 Mameha, when does a Geisha choose her donor? 369 00:53:07,133 --> 00:53:09,700 I'm afraid it's the other way around, 370 00:53:09,700 --> 00:53:13,566 focus on your studies Chiyo, music, the art of conversation, 371 00:53:14,766 --> 00:53:20,866 That's the surest way to attract a donor on your feet, not off them! 372 00:53:55,500 --> 00:54:01,733 Remember Chiyo, Geisha are not courtesans, and we're not wives. 373 00:54:02,566 --> 00:54:05,566 We sell our skills, not our bodies. 374 00:54:07,633 --> 00:54:12,433 We create another secret world, a place only of beauty. 375 00:54:13,633 --> 00:54:18,733 The very word Geisha means artist, and to be a Geisha ... 376 00:54:18,733 --> 00:54:21,800 ..is to be judged as a moving work of art 377 00:55:30,366 --> 00:55:33,366 Agony and beauty, for us, live side by side. 378 00:55:34,566 --> 00:55:39,166 Your feet will suffer, your fingers will bleed. 379 00:55:39,466 --> 00:55:42,600 Even sitting and sleeping will be painful. 380 00:55:52,066 --> 00:55:54,366 You cannot call yourself a true Geisha 381 00:55:54,366 --> 00:55:58,500 until you can stop a man in his tracks with a single look. 382 00:55:59,033 --> 00:56:02,500 No one can do that. Choose someone for me. 383 00:56:04,833 --> 00:56:07,233 The grey hat... 384 00:56:30,266 --> 00:56:35,566 Choose someone for me sister. The boy on the bike, with one look. 385 00:56:56,200 --> 00:56:58,400 You are ready. 386 00:57:39,666 --> 00:57:45,733 Hurry up, you're not making money standing there gawking at yourself. 387 00:57:47,466 --> 00:57:49,166 For luck. 388 00:58:11,933 --> 00:58:14,466 This binds us together forever as sisters. 389 00:58:15,466 --> 00:58:18,900 Today you leave your childhood and cast away your name. 390 00:58:19,333 --> 00:58:24,733 From this day forward you will be known as Sayuri. 391 00:58:30,366 --> 00:58:32,966 When Mameha granted me my new name... 392 00:58:32,966 --> 00:58:39,433 ...I felt little Chiyo disappear behind a white mask with red lips. 393 00:58:39,766 --> 00:58:45,166 I was a miko now, an apprentice Geisha. 394 00:58:45,566 --> 00:58:48,833 From that moment I told myself 395 00:58:48,833 --> 00:58:56,166 when I make tea, whenI pour sake, when I dance, when I tie my kimono... 396 00:58:56,700 --> 00:59:02,233 ...it will be for the chairman, until he finds me... 397 00:59:02,600 --> 00:59:05,300 ...until I am his. 398 00:59:18,666 --> 00:59:21,700 Ready? Onay-san.. 399 00:59:23,666 --> 00:59:25,433 Thank you. 400 00:59:30,733 --> 00:59:34,966 Friends, we have the pleasure to witness the debut 401 00:59:34,966 --> 00:59:38,333 of a new Miko, Cheers! 402 00:59:51,666 --> 00:59:56,066 I remember those eyes what was her name? 403 00:59:57,566 --> 01:00:00,000 Sayuri. 404 01:00:18,766 --> 01:00:20,333 Determined isn't she? 405 01:00:20,333 --> 01:00:22,066 If there had been a drop of tea in that pot... 406 01:00:22,066 --> 01:00:24,366 ..I believe, Sayuri would have gotten it out. 407 01:00:25,066 --> 01:00:29,066 I told you Mr. Baron, it is her very first time. 408 01:01:28,500 --> 01:01:32,066 What a beautiful dance, yes Pumpkin? 409 01:01:33,166 --> 01:01:39,533 Her fans are so hypnotic, that you may not even notice her feet! 410 01:01:40,633 --> 01:01:44,900 What's her name? Her name is Sayuri. 411 01:01:45,033 --> 01:01:46,400 Sayuri... 412 01:01:46,400 --> 01:01:48,566 A name as sweet as she is. 413 01:01:48,566 --> 01:01:52,800 I'm afraid that these days even a common chambermaid... 414 01:01:52,800 --> 01:01:55,166 ...can call herself a Geisha. 415 01:01:55,166 --> 01:02:01,033 So it's nice to see such a sincere young apprentice, isn't it? 416 01:02:01,166 --> 01:02:06,766 Why yes. - Surely you would like to thank Hatsumomo for her gracious compliment. 417 01:02:07,966 --> 01:02:11,566 There is so much I would like to say to Hatsumomo. 418 01:02:12,166 --> 01:02:16,066 Sometimes the smartest remark is silence. 419 01:02:16,500 --> 01:02:21,600 What better advice to follow than your own? Sayuri! 420 01:02:21,700 --> 01:02:25,000 I was a miko myself once. Of course! 421 01:02:25,000 --> 01:02:28,433 but it's been such a very long, 422 01:02:28,433 --> 01:02:33,733 long, long...long, long, time. 423 01:02:43,333 --> 01:02:46,300 I shall destroy you. 424 01:02:50,433 --> 01:02:53,400 She can destroy you. She would spread rumours. 425 01:02:53,400 --> 01:02:56,500 Stalk you from tea-house to tea-house, then steal your clients, 426 01:02:56,500 --> 01:03:00,166 all in the hope that Mrs. Nita adopts Pumpkin instead of you. 427 01:03:00,166 --> 01:03:02,666 What can we do? We've got to outwit her, 428 01:03:02,666 --> 01:03:04,700 to find a place somewhere beyond her reach, 429 01:03:04,700 --> 01:03:08,266 where you can practice your skills without any interference. 430 01:03:08,666 --> 01:03:11,166 Your first sumo match. What? 431 01:03:11,466 --> 01:03:13,866 Today you will meet (Chairman) Iwamura. 432 01:03:13,866 --> 01:03:17,466 He is head of the Iwamura electric company in Osaka. 433 01:03:17,466 --> 01:03:19,366 My client for years. 434 01:03:19,500 --> 01:03:25,266 We will entertain him and his partner Nobu. You may find Nobu quite a challenge. 435 01:03:25,266 --> 01:03:29,866 He does not like Geisha. 436 01:03:37,166 --> 01:03:39,666 Be attentive, I will do the rest. 437 01:03:43,500 --> 01:03:49,966 Chairman Iwamura, President Nobu, this is my new younger sister Sayuri. 438 01:03:53,466 --> 01:04:02,566 Nobu-san? - Nobu-toshi-kashi-san Injured in Manchuria, war hero. 439 01:04:02,566 --> 01:04:04,966 Sayuri, is this your first sumo match? 440 01:04:06,766 --> 01:04:10,766 Nobu-san will have to educate you, I cannot tell one wrestler from the next. 441 01:04:10,766 --> 01:04:15,133 That is the Chairman's diplomatic way of saying he hates sumo. 442 01:04:20,566 --> 01:04:22,366 Did you notice our contribution, 443 01:04:22,366 --> 01:04:26,000 we are harnessing the power of water to bring electricity 444 01:04:26,000 --> 01:04:27,766 to some of the smaller villages. 445 01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:30,000 It was in the newspaper wasn't it? 446 01:04:30,000 --> 01:04:34,833 Ah, the Chairman's picture, yes. You compensate for all my shortcomings don't you? 447 01:04:36,000 --> 01:04:40,466 May I ask, How does someone harness the power of water? 448 01:04:40,466 --> 01:04:44,366 You should never ask an engineer to explain a thing because he will! 449 01:04:44,366 --> 01:04:47,800 Let the girl watch sumo. 450 01:04:56,633 --> 01:05:02,133 Hatsumomo, that snake! Quick, turn your attention to Nobu. 451 01:05:02,133 --> 01:05:05,366 but Mameha-san... -Hatsumomo finds him repulsive, 452 01:05:05,366 --> 01:05:06,866 she would never steal him away. 453 01:05:06,866 --> 01:05:09,133 Mislead her, go. 454 01:05:26,966 --> 01:05:31,666 Perhaps Nobu-san would be kind enough to explain the rules of the match. 455 01:05:34,866 --> 01:05:39,600 Three things matter in life... ...sumo, business, and war, 456 01:05:39,600 --> 01:05:43,466 Understand one, you know them all. But why should a Geisha care? 457 01:05:43,866 --> 01:05:46,366 You spend your time plucking strings and dancing. 458 01:05:48,933 --> 01:05:51,966 I humbly beg to differ. 459 01:05:51,966 --> 01:05:54,866 What is sumo but a dance between giants? 460 01:05:54,866 --> 01:05:57,766 What is business but a dance between companies? 461 01:05:57,766 --> 01:06:01,600 I'd like to know about every kind of dance. 462 01:06:05,833 --> 01:06:08,533 They are throwing salt to purify the ring. 463 01:06:18,933 --> 01:06:23,833 That man is Miyagi-Ammar, the greatest fighter in Japan. 464 01:06:23,833 --> 01:06:28,766 But he's so tiny! Only compared to his opponent. 465 01:06:30,466 --> 01:06:34,366 Miyagi may use... 466 01:06:34,466 --> 01:06:38,933 Are you listening? Yes. 467 01:06:42,100 --> 01:06:48,966 Hataki-comi is a movement a smaller opponent uses to throw a larger opponent off balance. 468 01:06:48,966 --> 01:06:51,800 Victory does not always belong to the powerful! 469 01:06:52,966 --> 01:06:56,766 Look, there, in his eyes! 470 01:07:00,100 --> 01:07:03,133 I'm afraid our time has come to a close. Going so soon? 471 01:07:03,133 --> 01:07:06,833 Not yet! I want her to see. 472 01:07:25,533 --> 01:07:29,600 Now that is Hataki-comi! I see now why you like sumo. 473 01:07:29,633 --> 01:07:34,533 You can never judge a man's power by his appearance alone. 474 01:07:38,766 --> 01:07:42,966 Mameha! You may bring her again. 475 01:08:01,233 --> 01:08:04,833 I scoured the newspaper for the Chairman's photograph. 476 01:08:06,300 --> 01:08:09,100 Anything to preserve our moment together. 477 01:08:10,200 --> 01:08:16,300 A moment, stolen, when I was forced to turn my attention to Nobu. 478 01:08:17,433 --> 01:08:21,500 In that instant I felt the world shift... 479 01:08:21,800 --> 01:08:26,933 But not my own determination I made a secret promise. 480 01:08:28,600 --> 01:08:34,900 Along with his picture, I would lock away my heart, and save it for him. 481 01:08:41,566 --> 01:08:43,600 Mameha-san. Come here. 482 01:08:45,866 --> 01:08:49,666 Tonight we will deliver a quick blow to Hatsumomo - Hataki-comi. 483 01:08:49,966 --> 01:08:50,766 How? 484 01:08:50,766 --> 01:08:53,800 We will meet Nobu-san at the Sunashima restaurant. 485 01:08:53,800 --> 01:08:58,333 But first a visit to Dr. Crab. Dr. Crab? 486 01:08:58,333 --> 01:09:00,633 It's a little nickname he's earned over the years. 487 01:09:00,633 --> 01:09:02,666 Mameha-san! - Hold still! 488 01:09:04,566 --> 01:09:07,066 I have something in mind, a plan. 489 01:09:09,033 --> 01:09:10,333 Now cut your leg where I've marked it. 490 01:09:10,333 --> 01:09:13,233 What?! Or I will do it for you. 491 01:09:13,800 --> 01:09:17,733 Have you gone mad? Do you trust me or don't you? 492 01:09:19,366 --> 01:09:21,033 Well? 493 01:09:29,500 --> 01:09:31,766 Go ahead, do it!. 494 01:09:41,033 --> 01:09:43,466 Careless with the sowing scissors were you? 495 01:09:43,766 --> 01:09:47,300 Right through your beautiful kimono. Such a pity. 496 01:09:47,366 --> 01:09:52,266 It won't leave a scar will it? Sayuri is a special girl... 497 01:09:52,266 --> 01:09:55,366 ...at a very special time in her life. 498 01:09:57,366 --> 01:10:04,366 Yes, with those eyes, You must be quite a commodity. 499 01:10:10,800 --> 01:10:16,366 Clean cut, won't leave a mark, I promise. 500 01:10:16,566 --> 01:10:21,366 But I had best prescribe a bit of antiseptic. 501 01:10:36,200 --> 01:10:41,300 Your honourable sister says,"Cut your leg", You cut your leg. 502 01:10:41,300 --> 01:10:47,733 She says follow me? You follow her. My life had turned into a game... 503 01:10:48,333 --> 01:10:52,500 ...and only she knew the rules. 504 01:10:53,800 --> 01:10:57,800 At the right moment slip it to Nobu - discreetly. 505 01:11:00,500 --> 01:11:02,633 He will know what it means. 506 01:11:08,466 --> 01:11:11,466 You have kept us waiting. Please forgive us Nobu-san. 507 01:11:14,800 --> 01:11:17,433 The Chairman thinks I should take more pleasure in life, 508 01:11:17,433 --> 01:11:20,766 like music and the theatre. What is your impression? 509 01:11:22,466 --> 01:11:26,633 It is useless to push your cart sideways, 510 01:11:27,633 --> 01:11:31,466 one could not wish, Nobu-san, to be anyone other than Nobu-san. 511 01:11:31,866 --> 01:11:35,733 I could not agree more. I owe this man everything. 512 01:11:35,733 --> 01:11:38,466 He gives me too much credit as usual. 513 01:11:38,833 --> 01:11:41,900 Probably, cheers! Cheers! 514 01:11:49,400 --> 01:11:53,833 It is a trinket, I found it a few days ago... 515 01:11:55,100 --> 01:11:59,133 Nobu-san, I had no idea you were so sentimental. 516 01:11:59,133 --> 01:12:01,833 Call it my "new leaf." 517 01:12:05,366 --> 01:12:10,433 My mother...my mother, she used to wear something similar. 518 01:12:13,133 --> 01:12:15,400 You do not like it? 519 01:12:18,600 --> 01:12:23,566 Forgive me, I've never received a present before. 520 01:12:26,600 --> 01:12:29,133 What a beautiful comb. 521 01:12:31,133 --> 01:12:34,133 Such a joyous moment Sayuri. 522 01:12:34,366 --> 01:12:40,100 You're finally getting what you deserve. How lovely. 523 01:12:40,866 --> 01:12:44,500 And now will you excuse us please, 524 01:12:44,500 --> 01:12:52,866 we have another engagement, many in fact. Pumpkin? 525 01:13:06,866 --> 01:13:08,566 You are most kind. 526 01:13:21,700 --> 01:13:25,000 Now give this one to Dr. Crab. Mameha please... 527 01:13:25,366 --> 01:13:28,500 You're upset? I want to trust you I do... 528 01:13:28,500 --> 01:13:30,000 ...but you have to tell me what's going on. 529 01:13:30,000 --> 01:13:34,900 I am ensuring your future. But tell me how, I beg you. 530 01:13:34,900 --> 01:13:38,000 I am trying to orchestrate a bidding war. What for? 531 01:13:38,466 --> 01:13:41,033 Your most precious attribute. And what is that? 532 01:13:41,033 --> 01:13:43,066 Your misuage (virginity). 533 01:13:43,566 --> 01:13:47,066 Did mother ever tell you about the eel in the cave? 534 01:13:47,333 --> 01:13:54,100 Well, every once in a while, a man's eel likes to visit a woman's cave. 535 01:13:54,400 --> 01:13:57,133 Yes I know. You do? 536 01:13:57,133 --> 01:13:58,733 I live with Hatsumomo. 537 01:13:59,133 --> 01:14:05,133 Well, your cave is untouched...men like that. We call this misuage (virginity). 538 01:14:05,433 --> 01:14:08,866 And to become a full Geisha we must sell this to the highest bidder. 539 01:14:08,866 --> 01:14:10,533 Did you sell yours? 540 01:14:10,966 --> 01:14:14,133 The largest sum ever paid - ten thousand yen. 541 01:14:14,233 --> 01:14:18,633 I freed myself from debt, and so will you. 542 01:14:19,666 --> 01:14:25,766 When you slip the rice-cake to Dr. Crab its the sign your Misuage is ripe for sale. 543 01:14:28,666 --> 01:14:33,266 The doctor has no desire to see you tonight...or any night. 544 01:14:39,066 --> 01:14:42,333 Pumpkin! Hatsumomo went to see Dr. Crab, yes? 545 01:14:43,066 --> 01:14:44,866 I have to go Chiyo-chan 546 01:14:45,566 --> 01:14:47,566 Didn't she? I do not know. 547 01:14:47,866 --> 01:14:50,366 Of course you know! You shadow her every step. 548 01:14:50,366 --> 01:14:54,566 You expect me to betray my big sister. Has she made you cruel as well? 549 01:14:54,566 --> 01:14:57,533 No. My Pumpkin always told the truth. 550 01:15:01,533 --> 01:15:03,000 The truth... 551 01:15:09,366 --> 01:15:12,333 Tonight, we went to the tea-house to see Dr. Crab. 552 01:15:12,333 --> 01:15:15,166 I sat outside but I could still hear through the screen... 553 01:15:15,166 --> 01:15:19,466 ...and Hatsumomo then said to him "I live in the same Okea as Sayuri.." 554 01:15:19,466 --> 01:15:22,200 "..and did you know that she brings men back to her room?" 555 01:15:22,233 --> 01:15:26,300 "No" he said, "they come in, sailors, and fishermen too." 556 01:15:26,300 --> 01:15:29,333 And the doctor looked queazy like he didnt want to hear anymore. 557 01:15:29,666 --> 01:15:33,766 But she kept going. And Hatsumomo said to him "What's the matter?" 558 01:15:33,900 --> 01:15:35,866 "have I told you more than you wanted to know?" 559 01:15:37,300 --> 01:15:41,566 I'm so sorry, I wanted to say something... 560 01:15:41,566 --> 01:15:44,800 ...but how could I Chiyo-chan? ...how? 561 01:15:46,566 --> 01:15:47,866 Am I really like her? 562 01:15:48,300 --> 01:15:51,666 Am I? Of course not. 563 01:15:53,900 --> 01:15:59,400 Is Mameha-san cruel to you too? No, she's so kind to me... 564 01:15:59,400 --> 01:16:04,566 ...but sometimes I worry she's taken me further from the things I want. 565 01:16:07,117 --> 01:16:08,547 That man Nobu... 566 01:16:10,717 --> 01:16:13,817 ...Do you really like him? No. 567 01:16:14,317 --> 01:16:16,377 That's what I thought. 568 01:16:17,517 --> 01:16:20,687 Do you like somebody else? 569 01:16:29,097 --> 01:16:34,787 Don't worry about me Chiyo-chan. I'll be fine. Better than fine. 570 01:16:34,837 --> 01:16:39,637 Mother plans to adopt me, so my dream of having some place to 571 01:16:39,637 --> 01:16:41,327 live out my life may come true. 572 01:16:42,747 --> 01:16:43,657 I have to go. 573 01:16:53,127 --> 01:16:55,157 We could still win Sayuri. How? 574 01:16:55,937 --> 01:16:58,227 Hatsumomo has poisoned Dr. Crab against me. 575 01:16:58,937 --> 01:17:02,467 Forget about him, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. 576 01:17:02,877 --> 01:17:04,727 The Chairman has been kind... Sayuri! 577 01:17:04,727 --> 01:17:06,967 Nobu and the Chairman are business partners, 578 01:17:07,317 --> 01:17:12,807 they would never bid against one another. It is time we cast a wider net. 579 01:17:13,917 --> 01:17:15,587 Suppose there was a night in Myoko. 580 01:17:15,587 --> 01:17:19,987 Hundreds of men all in one place, eager to bid for you. 581 01:17:20,397 --> 01:17:21,177 What do you mean? 582 01:17:21,177 --> 01:17:24,127 Where you are the object of all their fantasies. 583 01:17:24,497 --> 01:17:29,407 The most famous Geisha in the Hanamachi. But I'm not. - You will be... 584 01:17:39,817 --> 01:17:44,107 Who is responsible for this? Ask Mameha. 585 01:17:44,107 --> 01:17:48,627 I'm asking you Oka-san. How come Sayuri gets to be the lead? 586 01:17:49,027 --> 01:17:52,127 It's your own fault. You should practice more. 587 01:17:56,137 --> 01:17:57,767 What did Mameha do? 588 01:18:00,167 --> 01:18:03,007 Speak to the director in private? 589 01:18:04,617 --> 01:18:07,777 Not every Geisha uses that kind of currency. 590 01:18:11,827 --> 01:18:14,777 I'm looking forward to your performance. 591 01:18:14,777 --> 01:18:21,397 You know how I adore watching you dance...Chiyo. 592 01:18:54,217 --> 01:18:55,637 They all have come.. 593 01:18:56,437 --> 01:19:00,187 the Baron, Nobu-san, our beloved Hatsumomo, 594 01:19:00,187 --> 01:19:02,777 and that dapper General of hers.. 595 01:19:03,187 --> 01:19:08,677 Anybody else? And even your old friend, Dr. Crab. 596 01:19:20,437 --> 01:19:26,207 Mameha-san, what if I dance poorly, what if I disgrace myself, 597 01:19:26,407 --> 01:19:31,317 and no one takes interest? You will be glorious. 598 01:19:45,037 --> 01:19:47,627 Now, it's time. 599 01:22:59,237 --> 01:23:05,617 Sayuri, you remember the Doctor. I hope my performance pleased you Doctor. 600 01:23:05,817 --> 01:23:11,067 Aah, you danced with such profound fury. I most humbly thank you. 601 01:23:11,077 --> 01:23:14,187 It seems you've once again caught the Doctor's interest. 602 01:23:14,387 --> 01:23:18,497 And I am most grateful. If you have heard any gossip... 603 01:23:18,497 --> 01:23:22,227 Ah yes? Then I hope you will follow your own advice. 604 01:23:22,797 --> 01:23:30,097 And what would that be, pray tell? Seek a second opinion. 605 01:23:39,817 --> 01:23:41,147 Ah Chairman. 606 01:23:41,747 --> 01:23:44,817 Sayuri gave such a passionate performance, don't you think? 607 01:23:45,417 --> 01:23:50,337 Indeed. - Mameha, did you invite the Chairman to my estate this weekend? 608 01:23:50,427 --> 01:23:54,957 It's my annual blossom viewing party. Baron, I told you I cannot go. 609 01:23:55,167 --> 01:23:59,127 I have an urgent appointment. Taking care of a little nuisance, 610 01:23:59,467 --> 01:24:05,907 or was that a naughty secret? Baron, wouldn't Sayuri look stunning... 611 01:24:05,907 --> 01:24:10,637 among the flowers on your estate? Yes, very pretty. 612 01:24:10,717 --> 01:24:14,577 Be sure to send her along. With a chaparone of course, 613 01:24:14,577 --> 01:24:18,177 I'm certain Mr. Bekku will oblige. 614 01:24:18,817 --> 01:24:22,917 That's a fine idea Baron, but Sayuri is required at the theatre. 615 01:24:22,997 --> 01:24:29,197 Mameha, I expect her there. Nobu, coming Saturday? 616 01:24:29,307 --> 01:24:33,937 All that way to see a cherry tree? I will leave that to the Chairman. 617 01:24:34,947 --> 01:24:37,617 [You were] wonderful tonight. Excuse me. 618 01:24:41,917 --> 01:24:47,287 If you would rather not go. I'd like to go very much. 619 01:24:48,867 --> 01:24:51,347 Then be on your guard, every moment. 620 01:24:51,347 --> 01:24:54,327 There is a reason Hatsumomo wants you there. 621 01:24:54,837 --> 01:24:57,737 Trust me, I know my Baron, Sayuri. 622 01:24:58,037 --> 01:24:59,937 He has a weakness for beautiful women. 623 01:25:00,937 --> 01:25:06,107 And now, you are the most celebrated Geisha in all Myoko. 624 01:25:07,107 --> 01:25:10,517 The most desired as well. 625 01:25:49,737 --> 01:25:53,937 Sayuri, today, even the cherry blossoms are envious of her. 626 01:26:03,117 --> 01:26:06,107 There's something I've been wanting to say to you for some time now. 627 01:26:08,107 --> 01:26:14,387 I'd like to... to thank you for your attention to Nobu-san. 628 01:26:15,597 --> 01:26:17,297 Nobu can be a difficult man. 629 01:26:17,307 --> 01:26:22,307 So you see dear, at parties, sake only in moderation. 630 01:26:22,317 --> 01:26:24,107 And he disdains Geisha. 631 01:26:25,647 --> 01:26:27,107 But he... 632 01:26:27,117 --> 01:26:29,717 ...he’s fond of you. 633 01:26:31,017 --> 01:26:34,217 Because you admire him, I respect him more. 634 01:26:34,427 --> 01:26:39,727 He would never tell you himself. He's far too modest. 635 01:26:40,057 --> 01:26:44,517 We were fighting in Manchuria together, there was an explosion. 636 01:26:44,537 --> 01:26:51,737 He protected me from the worst of it. As you might imagine, I owe him quite a debt. 637 01:26:52,647 --> 01:26:56,937 Nobu has taught me a great deal, patience, for one thing. 638 01:26:56,937 --> 01:27:00,277 I, in turn, have tried to teach him. 639 01:27:00,687 --> 01:27:03,077 You have to savour life while you can. 640 01:27:03,177 --> 01:27:06,177 The legend of the cherry blossom. 641 01:27:06,177 --> 01:27:11,487 That is why Nobu likes you. We must not expect happiness Sayuri, 642 01:27:11,737 --> 01:27:16,907 it is not something we deserve. When life goes well, it's a sudden gift, 643 01:27:16,907 --> 01:27:19,437 it cannot last forever. 644 01:27:26,617 --> 01:27:32,317 Ah Sayuri, there you are. I have a present for you. 645 01:27:39,937 --> 01:27:42,567 Mameha asked me to show you my kimono collection. 646 01:27:43,677 --> 01:27:47,857 It's quite venerated, my grandfather and father, 647 01:27:47,857 --> 01:27:49,237 ..collected kimono before me. 648 01:27:50,647 --> 01:27:54,087 I've given a number of valuable kimono to Mameha. 649 01:27:54,087 --> 01:27:56,787 I like to give presents to beautiful girls. 650 01:28:00,587 --> 01:28:02,377 It's for you. 651 01:28:06,837 --> 01:28:09,797 Come, have a closer look. 652 01:28:14,907 --> 01:28:16,737 Isn't it lovely? 653 01:28:19,747 --> 01:28:26,247 Try it on. The Baron is too kind. 654 01:28:26,727 --> 01:28:31,667 I will happily try it on, with Mameha, when the Baron returns to Myoko. 655 01:28:31,857 --> 01:28:33,417 Who knows when that would be? 656 01:28:34,027 --> 01:28:36,207 Put it on now, don't be shy. 657 01:28:42,207 --> 01:28:44,017 Don't worry.. 658 01:28:44,317 --> 01:28:48,487 I have experience in knotting kimonos, and untying them as well. 659 01:28:50,247 --> 01:28:53,147 Please, Mr. Bekku is waiting. 660 01:28:54,127 --> 01:28:57,377 Mr. Bekku is waiting for no one. 661 01:28:58,377 --> 01:29:03,617 Please...stop! 662 01:29:11,337 --> 01:29:14,147 Please stop now! 663 01:29:38,947 --> 01:29:42,617 Sayuri, I only want to have a look. 664 01:29:43,817 --> 01:29:49,187 No harm in that. Any man would do the same. 665 01:31:01,177 --> 01:31:03,367 I heard a message on the wind. 666 01:31:03,907 --> 01:31:08,317 So careless! You have ruined all our plans! 667 01:31:08,317 --> 01:31:09,437 I did nothing. 668 01:31:09,437 --> 01:31:13,557 Sayuri, do not insult me. I know the Baron better than that.. 669 01:31:13,557 --> 01:31:16,387 He gave me a kimono. You sold yourself for a kimono! 670 01:31:16,787 --> 01:31:18,367 I did not sell myself. 671 01:31:18,367 --> 01:31:21,167 Today is the day I accept bids for your misuage. 672 01:31:21,167 --> 01:31:25,207 But what kind of price can I hope to demand with a finger pointed at your back? 673 01:31:25,207 --> 01:31:30,237 He looked at me that's all Onay-san. You will be examined at the misuage ceremony. 674 01:31:30,237 --> 01:31:33,717 If you are found to be worthless... I am not worthless! 675 01:31:36,817 --> 01:31:39,807 I am not worthless. 676 01:31:52,667 --> 01:31:55,777 How much longer is this bidding going to take? 677 01:31:55,777 --> 01:32:02,337 Besides, who wants a plum when someone has already had a bite? 678 01:32:19,597 --> 01:32:23,697 What is it? Twenty yen, thirty? 679 01:32:24,407 --> 01:32:30,517 This can't be the right amount. I trust you agree, I have won the wager. 680 01:32:32,647 --> 01:32:36,817 Sayuri's made history, no misuage has ever been sold for more. 681 01:32:37,217 --> 01:32:42,027 Not even mine. Fifteen thousand yen. 682 01:32:41,957 --> 01:32:47,057 Unbelievable. Arigato Gudaimas Onay-san 683 01:32:47,237 --> 01:32:52,227 Of course none of it will go to Sayuri, or to you Mameha. 684 01:32:52,237 --> 01:32:58,837 It goes to this okea. All fifteen thousand yen. To this estate. 685 01:32:59,177 --> 01:33:00,967 I do not understand. 686 01:33:00,967 --> 01:33:05,707 That, Sayuri, you will inherit as my adopted daughter. 687 01:33:07,427 --> 01:33:09,847 What? You wouldn't dare! 688 01:33:09,847 --> 01:33:13,027 I'm entitled to do as I choose. 689 01:33:13,297 --> 01:33:15,587 But you promised the okea to Pumpkin! 690 01:33:17,637 --> 01:33:24,127 Look at her, still a virgin Miko. Pumpkin! 691 01:33:24,127 --> 01:33:27,097 Can't you adopt us both? Quiet Sayuri. 692 01:33:27,517 --> 01:33:32,567 Now I'm no fool. Pumpkin would only be Hatsumomo's puppet. 693 01:33:33,567 --> 01:33:37,957 How long will it take before you kick us out onto the street? 694 01:33:38,357 --> 01:33:45,847 I have given you my life. Yes, and your impudence, your wild temper. 695 01:33:49,677 --> 01:33:52,437 Who paid for that kimono on your back, 696 01:33:52,647 --> 01:33:56,937 The rice in your bowl The tobacco in that paper of yours? Who? 697 01:33:56,947 --> 01:34:01,177 Don't exaggerate! You have never even had a patron. 698 01:34:01,817 --> 01:34:06,517 Don't say it, don't say it! You chose that no good Koichi. 699 01:34:06,817 --> 01:34:12,527 Peeking through your window at all hours of the night. - Quiet! 700 01:34:12,527 --> 01:34:16,337 Not like a Geisha, like a common prostitute. 701 01:34:19,447 --> 01:34:32,117 Besides, you are getting old. But Sayuri, Sayuri's destined to become a legend. 702 01:34:46,817 --> 01:34:58,147 My dear Oka-san. We will see. Won't we? 703 01:35:03,227 --> 01:35:08,687 Sayuri, your room is too small. Take Hatsumomo's. 704 01:35:11,737 --> 01:35:16,797 From now on, your name is Nita Sayuri.. 705 01:35:17,407 --> 01:35:21,347 May I congratulate you both. You may. 706 01:35:27,857 --> 01:35:34,117 Onay-san.. Everything we wanted you made happen. Thank you. 707 01:35:37,337 --> 01:35:41,167 May I ask who? Dr. Crab. 708 01:35:42,577 --> 01:35:44,627 Was Nobu disappointed? 709 01:35:44,637 --> 01:35:48,037 Nobu did not bid. It was against his mighty principles. 710 01:35:51,447 --> 01:35:59,257 Dr. Crab was opposed by the Baron, my Baron. Do you want to know the truth Sayuri? 711 01:36:00,227 --> 01:36:06,097 He was the highest bidder. Forgive me, but I let it go to Dr. Crab.. 712 01:36:06,307 --> 01:36:11,237 I think you understand why. I swear to you, I am innocent. 713 01:36:11,707 --> 01:36:16,947 Of course you are. No man would ever bid so much for a thing he had already taken. 714 01:36:17,547 --> 01:36:22,147 It was my own fault. I did not protect you. 715 01:36:28,627 --> 01:36:36,627 Celebrate this moment Sayuri. Tonight, the lights in the Hanamachi all burn for you.. 716 01:38:16,057 --> 01:38:18,427 My daughter... 717 01:38:28,437 --> 01:38:30,547 You are a full geisha now. 718 01:38:54,567 --> 01:38:56,427 What are you doing in my room? 719 01:39:01,507 --> 01:39:04,117 I came to congratulate you. 720 01:39:06,617 --> 01:39:08,287 Please get out. 721 01:39:10,817 --> 01:39:20,167 Why little Chiyo, look what I've found. His initials, how elegant. 722 01:39:20,167 --> 01:39:23,167 You have been hiding your love for a long time. 723 01:39:24,937 --> 01:39:29,937 The sacrifice every Geisha must make. Don't! 724 01:39:51,077 --> 01:39:53,947 Is this where you keep it? Next to your heart? 725 01:40:05,387 --> 01:40:06,877 Give it back. 726 01:40:14,097 --> 01:40:15,817 Give it BACK! 727 01:40:26,817 --> 01:40:28,817 MOTHER!! 728 01:41:55,187 --> 01:42:00,817 I could be her. Now I am Geisha to this house. 729 01:42:04,697 --> 01:42:13,227 I could be her. Were we so different? She loved once. She hoped once. 730 01:42:15,207 --> 01:42:23,817 I might be looking into my own future. Until the real future came falling from the air. 731 01:43:36,367 --> 01:43:37,817 Stop. 732 01:43:51,087 --> 01:43:55,887 Korin, have you see Sayuri? No...I don't know. 733 01:44:07,117 --> 01:44:11,407 Chairman! They are sending us away but they won't say where. 734 01:44:11,417 --> 01:44:15,337 Osaka, but you must not go. The city is a prime target. 735 01:44:15,337 --> 01:44:17,817 Get your things, quickly. 736 01:44:20,157 --> 01:44:23,717 Nobu and I are trying to find safe havens for as many of you as we can. 737 01:44:23,717 --> 01:44:24,807 Come. 738 01:44:30,167 --> 01:44:34,587 Here, work certificates, nurse's aid. 739 01:44:34,587 --> 01:44:36,937 A friend of mine is the chief surgeon in Kamioka. 740 01:44:36,977 --> 01:44:39,967 What about Sayuri? Can't we go together? - NO. 741 01:44:39,967 --> 01:44:43,197 Don't worry, she will be taken care of...so.. 742 01:44:47,197 --> 01:44:48,817 Here we go... 743 01:44:49,317 --> 01:44:51,117 Sayuri! Onay-san 744 01:44:52,167 --> 01:44:58,657 Sayuri come. This is Alima, he will take you into the hills. 745 01:44:59,007 --> 01:45:01,997 Nobu has got a friend there, a kimono maker. 746 01:45:03,007 --> 01:45:09,317 Anyone stops you, show them this. Do I have to go? 747 01:45:09,347 --> 01:45:11,817 It's remote, you will be safe. 748 01:45:14,317 --> 01:45:17,617 What about you? You said Osaka was dangerous.. 749 01:45:17,627 --> 01:45:21,747 Our factory is there, I have no choice. 750 01:45:26,837 --> 01:45:32,567 Go, I will express your gratitude to Nobu-san. 751 01:45:53,817 --> 01:46:04,717 A year without news, except news of death. Defeat. Shame. Rumours of cities... 752 01:46:04,717 --> 01:46:13,517 ...evaporating into clouds of smoke. Then another year, and then another. 753 01:46:14,457 --> 01:46:16,927 Until the old life is a dream-life. 754 01:46:18,737 --> 01:46:21,137 Was I ever a Geisha? 755 01:46:22,047 --> 01:46:26,227 Did I ever dance, holding a fan? 756 01:46:26,227 --> 01:46:32,067 Who would hold a fan now... or paint their lips? 757 01:46:34,747 --> 01:46:41,587 And then another year. Nothing. Rice...work. 758 01:46:41,587 --> 01:46:47,637 Rice...work. Nothing. 759 01:46:55,457 --> 01:47:02,707 Sayuri. Sayuri, a man from Osaka has come to see you. 760 01:47:27,817 --> 01:47:29,817 Nobu-san 761 01:47:36,817 --> 01:47:40,667 General Tottori was captured and tried as a war criminal.. 762 01:47:41,067 --> 01:47:45,927 The Baron lost his fortune and committed suicide. 763 01:47:46,927 --> 01:47:48,927 What about the okea? 764 01:47:48,927 --> 01:47:52,467 Mr. Bekku has gone, but the others... Auntie and mother? 765 01:47:53,677 --> 01:47:56,707 Indestructible as always. 766 01:47:58,317 --> 01:48:03,917 And the chairman? As well as can be expected. 767 01:48:07,727 --> 01:48:10,647 This is all that remains of our factories. 768 01:48:13,867 --> 01:48:16,817 I'm so sorry Nobu-san. 769 01:48:18,817 --> 01:48:20,807 Sayuri... 770 01:48:25,147 --> 01:48:30,287 We want to rebuild, but to do that we will need your help. 771 01:48:30,557 --> 01:48:41,757 What can I do? Somewhere, under those rags, 772 01:48:35,337 --> 01:48:39,197 are you still the greatest Geisha in Myoko. 773 01:48:44,477 --> 01:48:48,567 If a tree has no leaves or branches, can you still call that a tree? 774 01:48:50,017 --> 01:48:55,387 With nothing but rubble at my feet, can I still call myself a businessman? 775 01:49:06,367 --> 01:49:11,767 I should have taken better care of you. Please, you saved my life. 776 01:49:12,937 --> 01:49:14,767 I owe you so much in return. 777 01:49:18,347 --> 01:49:20,647 The chairman and I need American financing. 778 01:49:21,247 --> 01:49:24,477 There is a man, a certain Colonel Derricks 779 01:49:24,477 --> 01:49:27,157 who has the power to grant us a contract. 780 01:49:27,597 --> 01:49:33,257 I showed him your picture. He asked to meet you. 781 01:49:39,567 --> 01:49:45,267 I am not a persuasive man Sayuri, but if you, and a few Geisha, 782 01:49:45,717 --> 01:49:48,477 would once again put on your kimono and join us, 783 01:49:48,887 --> 01:49:54,287 we can show the Americans how hospitable our country can be. 784 01:49:54,627 --> 01:50:00,817 How I wish Nobu-san. But that was a long time ago. 785 01:50:01,117 --> 01:50:06,927 I have no doubt Sayuri, that you could still melt the heart of any man.... 786 01:50:07,607 --> 01:50:09,907 ...no matter how resistant. 787 01:50:13,817 --> 01:50:15,617 I am not accustomed to begging, 788 01:50:18,517 --> 01:50:19,717 but please know that... 789 01:50:20,417 --> 01:50:26,357 ...if you consent, the Chairman and I would be most grateful. 790 01:51:03,107 --> 01:51:04,657 The Chairman needed me. 791 01:51:05,667 --> 01:51:09,607 But I was a far cry from the Geisha I had once been. 792 01:51:11,647 --> 01:51:16,747 The secrets of our hidden world were postcards now for girls back home. 793 01:51:16,757 --> 01:51:21,247 Any street-walker with a painted face and silk kimono... 794 01:51:21,267 --> 01:51:23,247 ..could call herself a geisha. 795 01:51:26,637 --> 01:51:31,767 I looked for the one person who might help....Mameha. 796 01:51:31,937 --> 01:51:34,607 The war was written on her face. 797 01:51:35,607 --> 01:51:36,787 Everything about her, 798 01:51:36,787 --> 01:51:39,837 not just her home, was less than before. 799 01:51:41,787 --> 01:51:45,557 Sayuri, when my poor Baron filled his pockets with stones, 800 01:51:45,557 --> 01:51:47,557 I was desperate. 801 01:51:47,657 --> 01:51:54,257 What could I do? I sold my kimono. I traded my jade cones for rations. 802 01:51:55,167 --> 01:51:58,967 It was painful at first, but I have made my peace. 803 01:51:59,007 --> 01:52:02,837 Now, I make a small but tidy living renting rooms. 804 01:52:03,047 --> 01:52:07,657 I am not about to go chasing the past. It might do you good. 805 01:52:08,657 --> 01:52:11,607 How? 806 01:52:11,617 --> 01:52:13,907 To remind you that once with a single glance, 807 01:52:13,907 --> 01:52:17,517 you could bring a man like the Baron, to his knees. 808 01:52:26,137 --> 01:52:30,737 Well, I did keep one kimono. 809 01:52:40,737 --> 01:52:43,737 The Baron gave it to me when he became my patron. 810 01:52:51,297 --> 01:52:54,397 Thank you Onay-san. 811 01:52:57,077 --> 01:52:58,707 So tell me... 812 01:52:59,507 --> 01:53:03,707 ...What do we know about entertaining Americans? 813 01:53:41,457 --> 01:53:44,947 Chiyo-chan, is that you? 814 01:53:56,337 --> 01:53:59,507 I have no right to ask favours of you, Pumpkin 815 01:53:59,507 --> 01:54:00,977 I know that. Guess what? 816 01:54:00,977 --> 01:54:02,747 I only smoke Chesterfield's now. 817 01:54:02,957 --> 01:54:05,757 I've wanted to apologise to you for so long.. 818 01:54:05,757 --> 01:54:07,987 about the okea. These Soldier boys... 819 01:54:07,987 --> 01:54:09,317 You know who, they've got me singing.. 820 01:54:09,317 --> 01:54:12,857 It should've gone to you, not me Frank Sinatra and Dana Short 821 01:54:12,857 --> 01:54:14,827 Is it so hard to forgive me? 822 01:54:14,827 --> 01:54:18,927 Sayuri don't. 823 01:54:21,237 --> 01:54:22,597 The honest truth? 824 01:54:24,077 --> 01:54:27,937 I'd rather chew sand than go back to all that. 825 01:54:28,847 --> 01:54:30,547 Then you are not angry with me? 826 01:54:34,387 --> 01:54:41,057 Don't worry about me chica-dee.. I've got more clients than I can handle. 827 01:54:42,867 --> 01:54:45,477 You see so at-home with these Americans. 828 01:54:46,707 --> 01:54:48,467 They're bastards! 829 01:54:50,577 --> 01:54:52,667 So, who's this colonel? 830 01:54:52,817 --> 01:54:54,477 Sounds like top-brass. 831 01:54:55,477 --> 01:55:00,417 He has the power to approve American funding for Nobu and the Chairman. 832 01:55:00,657 --> 01:55:06,747 So, is he willing to pay us American dollars? Cash? 833 01:55:09,537 --> 01:55:13,667 Don't waste my time. Do you think I'm a sucker? 834 01:55:14,137 --> 01:55:20,837 I want sixty cases of Lucky Strike or I'm taking my business to Sgt. McFee. 835 01:55:22,547 --> 01:55:25,987 I had to become a Geisha once more. 836 01:55:26,457 --> 01:55:31,477 Mother had reopened the okea, but my powder-box was empty. 837 01:55:31,857 --> 01:55:34,257 My charcoal had turned to dust. 838 01:55:35,797 --> 01:55:39,957 And yet, it was my one chance to see the Chairman again. 839 01:55:40,567 --> 01:55:45,517 Would he notice my weathered hands? The threadbare silk? 840 01:55:45,517 --> 01:55:48,667 See...you are yourself again. 841 00:39:44,100 --> 00:39:48,860 The world had changed completely. Had he? 842 00:39:49,700 --> 00:39:56,160 And would I finally find the strength to tell him all that I felt? 843 00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:25,230 Just look at you Sayuri, it's as if the war did not happen. 844 00:40:27,040 --> 00:40:30,380 I'm so glad to see that the Chairman's safe. Please accept my apologies asking this of you. 845 00:40:31,850 --> 00:40:35,480 No, there's nothing I can't do to return your kindness. 846 00:40:37,890 --> 00:40:39,880 I've wanted to tell you that... Sayuri! 847 00:40:45,270 --> 00:40:48,360 May I present Colonel Derricks. Konichiwa. 848 00:40:51,910 --> 00:40:53,470 My god, you're more stunning in person. 849 00:40:53,780 --> 00:40:56,370 This is my associate Lt. Hutchins. 850 00:40:58,250 --> 00:41:01,310 Sayuri is one of the mysteries of the orient I told you about. 851 00:41:01,620 --> 00:41:04,450 A mystery that perhaps you can solve. Would you mind? Can we? 852 00:41:05,120 --> 00:41:06,650 Yes, of course. Colonel? 853 00:41:13,770 --> 00:41:15,030 Beautiful. 854 00:41:15,740 --> 00:41:20,330 Hey, who likes whisky? 855 00:41:20,440 --> 00:41:25,540 Chairman, don't tell me you've started the party without me. - May I present Pumpkin? 856 00:41:34,560 --> 00:41:36,390 Gentlemen. 857 00:42:37,870 --> 00:42:40,110 Back home a bath is nothin' more than a quick shower 858 00:42:40,110 --> 00:42:42,020 and a cold towel with a lotta soap. Right? 859 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:45,540 But here you make everything a ritual don't you? 860 00:42:45,540 --> 00:42:49,470 That is the art of turning habit into pleasure Colonel. 861 00:42:49,980 --> 00:42:51,400 Spoken like a true Geisha. 862 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:55,860 If we are in business together, then perhaps we will visit you some day. 863 00:42:55,860 --> 00:42:58,360 I'd like to see the United States 864 00:42:58,860 --> 00:43:00,990 I know a little game we can play.. 865 00:43:00,990 --> 00:43:04,230 it's called truth and lies. 866 00:43:04,740 --> 00:43:08,040 I know this game, back home we call it marriage. 867 00:43:13,380 --> 00:43:14,350 Now listens closely, 868 00:43:14,880 --> 00:43:18,080 Sayuri knows the rules. 869 00:43:18,950 --> 00:43:22,950 Each person says two things. One is true, the other is not. 870 00:43:23,290 --> 00:43:26,160 If you guess right, the liar pays the price. 871 00:43:28,160 --> 00:43:31,890 So it pays to lose? There you go. 872 00:43:33,200 --> 00:43:34,800 Ok I go first. 873 00:43:37,070 --> 00:43:42,170 One day in Sapporo, where I was born, a fisherman caught a Token-fish... 874 00:43:43,280 --> 00:43:47,010 This story is the true one, and I haven't even heard it yet. 875 00:43:51,390 --> 00:43:55,790 If I drown, it's all your fault. 876 00:43:56,800 --> 00:44:00,790 Please, I am no match for these Geisha, they are expert in the art of deceit. 877 00:44:01,300 --> 00:44:05,800 I'm an expert in one thing, and one thing only, Sake. 878 00:44:07,140 --> 00:44:09,610 Sayuri, the truest story you know. 879 00:44:11,520 --> 00:44:17,800 Once, when I was a little girl, on the banks of the Sunagawa, 880 00:44:17,800 --> 00:44:24,250 a handsome stranger was kind enough to buy me a cup of sweet ice. 881 00:44:24,250 --> 00:44:26,030 Sayuri, I think we have to stop the game... 882 00:44:26,040 --> 00:44:28,930 ...if Pumpkin drinks any more Sake, she will pass out. 883 00:44:39,650 --> 00:44:45,960 So, what is the protocol? Excuse me? 884 00:44:45,960 --> 00:44:49,560 Suppose I wanted to see you in private... 885 00:44:49,760 --> 00:44:53,290 I beg your pardon Colonel, that is not a Geisha's custom. 886 00:44:57,640 --> 00:44:59,330 If it's a question of price? 887 00:44:59,340 --> 00:45:02,500 If there were a price, you could never afford it. 888 00:45:07,010 --> 00:45:08,630 I saw the two of you whispering. 889 00:45:08,630 --> 00:45:11,240 You have arranged some kind of twist, haven't you? 890 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:12,220 What did you promise him? 891 00:45:13,000 --> 00:45:17,000 Your company, nothing more. He seemed to expect a great deal. 892 00:45:17,000 --> 00:45:20,300 If I wanted a common whore, I could have hired one. 893 00:45:20,300 --> 00:45:25,470 What are you trying to say?. Just the idea of you with him, with any man, 894 00:45:26,470 --> 00:45:28,540 you would be dead to me. 895 00:45:39,250 --> 00:45:41,650 Can't you see that I want you for myself? 896 00:45:43,860 --> 00:45:49,770 You have ruined me. Before we met I was a disciplined man. 897 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:54,030 I shouldnt have asked you to come 898 00:45:54,030 --> 00:45:58,610 The chairman was against it I should have listened to him. 899 00:46:10,740 --> 00:46:13,400 I must beg your forgiveness Nobu-san. 900 00:46:13,760 --> 00:46:16,720 I was foolish to think you would barter me away. 901 00:46:17,470 --> 00:46:20,230 Then you made no arrangement with the Colonel? 902 00:46:20,230 --> 00:46:22,440 Please, don't insult me again. 903 00:46:24,640 --> 00:46:30,140 If he ratifies our contract, then I will be a man of means again. 904 00:46:30,350 --> 00:46:38,850 There is nothing I want more Sayuri, than to become your patron. 905 00:46:42,060 --> 00:46:45,190 I already owe you far too much. I will not be refused. 906 00:46:45,190 --> 00:46:49,160 Please don't...- We are tied to each other. I know you feel it too. 907 00:46:50,070 --> 00:46:51,560 I never meant to mislead you. 908 00:46:55,110 --> 00:46:57,000 Sayuri... 909 00:46:58,410 --> 00:47:05,410 I do not like things held out before me, that I cannot have. 910 00:47:08,960 --> 00:47:12,630 When you first introduced me to Nobu, I was such a fool to give him my attention. 911 00:47:12,630 --> 00:47:15,980 You cannot refuse him, you must not. But Mameha... 912 00:47:15,980 --> 00:47:20,370 What is he to think? He safeguarded your life! So he owns it?! 913 00:47:21,540 --> 00:47:25,000 Sayuri, I know what it is like to try to scrape by without a patron. 914 00:47:25,000 --> 00:47:27,290 I would do something, anything else 915 00:47:27,290 --> 00:47:31,970 Scrounging for every meal? Is this the life that you want? 916 00:47:31,970 --> 00:47:34,200 I want a life that is mine! 917 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:37,790 Nobu has never treated you with anything but kindness. 918 00:47:38,360 --> 00:47:42,960 I don't want mere kindness. What? What more can we expect? 919 00:47:43,270 --> 00:47:44,560 We're Geisha. 920 00:47:46,370 --> 00:47:48,360 You had feelings for the Baron didn't you? 921 00:47:51,080 --> 00:47:54,910 I never allowed myself that. Don't lie to me. 922 00:47:56,020 --> 00:47:59,640 In time, you learn. I dont want to learn 923 00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:00,900 Sayuri! 924 00:48:02,620 --> 00:48:05,060 We don't become Geisha to pursue our own destinies. 925 00:48:05,360 --> 00:48:09,330 We become Geisha because we have no choice. 926 00:48:28,590 --> 00:48:31,450 Pumpkin! What is it, what's wrong? 927 00:48:31,760 --> 00:48:35,390 Nothing. I have a favour to ask, that's all. Ask. 928 00:48:36,560 --> 00:48:41,270 At nine o'clock, bring Nobu to the pool, on the far side of the garden. 929 00:48:41,300 --> 00:48:44,280 Not a minute before, not a minute after. Yes? 930 00:48:45,280 --> 00:48:50,510 And please, do not tell Nobu that I will be there waiting. 931 00:48:50,510 --> 00:48:53,980 It's a surprise? Yes. It's a surprise. 932 00:50:43,920 --> 00:50:47,780 Chairman? Chairman! 933 00:50:57,240 --> 00:51:01,830 How could you? You don't know what you have done. 934 00:51:01,840 --> 00:51:07,340 But I do. I do not understand. 935 00:51:07,580 --> 00:51:14,380 Why did you have to bring the Chairman? Because I know how you feel about him. 936 00:51:16,350 --> 00:51:24,760 A long time ago, you took something from me. The only thing I ever truly wanted. 937 00:51:25,600 --> 00:51:31,160 Well...now you know how it feels. 938 00:53:05,450 --> 00:53:13,090 The heart dies, a slow death, shedding each hope like leaves... 939 00:53:14,660 --> 00:53:22,560 ...until one day there are none. No hopes. Nothing remains. 940 00:53:25,810 --> 00:53:32,110 She paints her face to hide her face. Her eyes like deep water. 941 00:53:34,590 --> 00:53:40,720 It is not for Geisha to want. It is not for Geisha to feel. 942 00:53:43,300 --> 00:53:46,890 Geisha is an artist of the floating world. 943 00:53:47,300 --> 00:53:54,090 She dances. She sings. She entertains you 944 00:53:55,090 --> 00:54:03,810 ..whatever you want. The rest is shadows. The rest is secret. 945 00:54:13,570 --> 00:54:17,810 Sayuri, quick quick, the tea-house just called. 946 00:54:17,810 --> 00:54:22,340 You are to meet a very important client tonight. 947 00:54:22,480 --> 00:54:25,670 Who? It must be Nobu. 948 00:54:25,880 --> 00:54:33,850 Yes, he's going to be one of the richest men in Osaka. 949 00:54:35,460 --> 00:54:42,490 He'll want to honour his promise, to become your patron at last. 950 00:54:47,570 --> 00:54:55,300 It's about time, finally. A return on my investment. 951 00:54:56,320 --> 00:55:01,000 Giko, maybe, one day, you will bel as lucky. 952 00:55:03,000 --> 00:55:06,360 No Geisha can ever hope for more. 953 00:56:21,290 --> 00:56:25,680 Chairman! Where is Nobu-san? 954 00:56:26,260 --> 00:56:28,780 He won't be coming. Is something wrong? 955 00:56:29,560 --> 00:56:33,260 He knows what happened. It is not in his nature to forgive. 956 00:56:36,400 --> 00:56:40,400 Chairman, what happened on the island... 957 00:56:40,670 --> 00:56:45,510 Please, you do not have to explain. But I have shamed myself so deeply... 958 00:56:47,420 --> 00:56:55,350 ...past all forgiveness. No, I am the one who must be forgiven. 959 00:56:55,960 --> 00:57:04,130 I do not understand. Perhaps if you had only known the truth. 960 00:57:06,840 --> 00:57:09,240 The truth? 961 00:57:11,780 --> 00:57:12,850 Some years ago.. 962 00:57:13,850 --> 00:57:20,850 I was on my way to the theatre, I saw a little girl weeping by the Sunagawa, 963 00:57:21,260 --> 00:57:28,360 I stopped to buy her a cup of sweet ice. You knew I was that little girl? 964 00:57:29,200 --> 00:57:35,570 Didn't you ever wonder why Mameha took you under her wing? 965 00:57:35,770 --> 00:57:38,170 Mameha came to me because of you. 966 00:57:46,390 --> 00:57:49,420 I wish you could have told me long ago. 967 00:57:49,420 --> 00:57:53,650 What could I do? I owe Nobu my life. 968 00:57:53,830 --> 00:58:00,830 And so, when I saw he had a chance at happiness with you, I stood silent. 969 00:58:01,840 --> 00:58:04,830 But... 970 00:58:06,580 --> 00:58:15,380 But I cannot any longer. I hope...it is not too late. 971 00:58:20,260 --> 00:58:25,760 Don't be afraid to look at me - Chiyo. 972 00:58:36,810 --> 00:58:42,510 Can't you see? Every step I have taken, 973 00:58:43,510 --> 00:58:46,510 since I was that child on the bridge, 974 00:58:46,890 --> 00:58:55,490 has been to bring myself closer to you. 975 00:59:57,380 --> 01:00:05,150 You cannot say to the sun "more sun," or to the rain "less rain." 976 01:00:05,550 --> 01:00:09,180 To a man Geisha can only be half a wife. 977 01:00:09,960 --> 01:00:17,060 We are the wives of nightfall. And yet to learn of kindness... 978 01:00:17,370 --> 01:00:18,920 ...after so much unkindness. 979 01:00:19,920 --> 01:00:25,670 To understand that a little girl with more courage than she knew, 980 01:00:25,980 --> 01:00:32,880 would find that her prayers were answered, can that not be called happiness? 981 01:00:34,320 --> 01:00:41,190 After all, these are not the memoirs of an empress, nor of a queen... 982 01:00:42,200 --> 01:00:44,220 ...these are memoirs of another kind. 983 01:00:45,305 --> 01:00:51,638 -= www.OpenSubtitles.org =-