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Yumi Ishikawa (Mari Atsumi) is nineteen and a popular geisha. Orphaned when a child, Yumi she was raised by Shizuko, the madame of a geisha house. Yumi is impulsive, out-going. And although she cannot claim to be good at Japanese dancing or playing musical instruments so necessary to a geisha, she is a whizz at go-go and will dance the hula at parties. But before becoming a full-fledged geisha, Yumi must go through the ceremony of the "mizuage", when a budding geisha surrenders her virginity to an experienced man who makes her a woman. Takida, a rich money-lender, is chosen for Yumi's mizuage but she offers herself first to Keiichi (Ryo Tamura), who she really loves although she knows that his world and hers are too far apart for a successful marriage.
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Plot Summary
A successful but work-obsessed Broadway composer finds himself falling for a vibrant young singer. Their burgeoning romance is complicated by his demanding career and the interference of others, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings. He must learn to balance his professional ambitions with his personal happiness to win her heart.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted musical comedy was met with generally mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its catchy songs and the charming performances of its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor a bit dated, even for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its musical numbers and the chemistry between its stars.
Criticized for a familiar and somewhat formulaic romantic comedy plot.
Considered a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, musical diversion.
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Fun Fact
The film marked one of the few major film appearances for popular singer Connie Francis, who starred in and performed several songs for the soundtrack.
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