The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.

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Cast

Hizuru Takachiho

Kyôko

Chieko Naniwa

Orin

Ushio Akashi

Ryûtarô Nambara

Manami Fuji

Miyuki

Kodayu Ichikawa

Kanzabûro Kikumura

Tomiko Ishii

Tomiko

Akitake Kōno

Sakakibara

Yōko Matsuyama

Sumie

Frank Nagai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Masaki

Toranosuke Ogawa

Miyaguchi

Koreya Senda

Shûsem Ashida