The geisha class has long been a feature of Japanese society. In the 1920s, they were caught between the struggle for womens liberation and the rising sexual demand of powerful men. This crossfire only becomes more intense as war sweeps the Pacific.

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- Secrets Of A Geisha - Mandala Dreams
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