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Miniature

19532h 11mKaneto Shindō

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Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.

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What is Miniature (1953) about?

Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.

Who stars in Miniature?

Miniature stars Nobuko Otowa (Ginko), Sumiko Hidaka (Somefuku), Isuzu Yamada (Tamiko), So Yamamura (Wakabayashi), Jūkichi Uno (Ginzo). The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō.

How long is Miniature?

Miniature has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1953.

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