Mikio Naruse's film Apart from You explores the lives of working women, a theme he would revisit throughout his career. The movie contrasts the struggles of an aging geisha, whose son is ashamed of her profession, with those of a young girl forced into a life of ignominy by her family.
After Our Separation
In this poignant drama, two geisha form a profound bond with a young man, navigating the complexities of life alongside him.