Sisters of the Gion
A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.
Where to watch Sisters of the Gion in India
Can I watch Sisters of the Gion in India? Yes — you can stream Sisters of the Gion in India on Plex.
PlexClick a service to open Sisters of the Gion there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Sisters of the Gion streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Plex | — |
| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | Sooner |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Sisters of the Gion
Sisters of the Gion is a 1936 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.
Sisters of the Gion was produced by Daiichi Eiga and made in Japan. It was released on October 15, 1936.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Yoshikata Yoda, Kenji Mizoguchi
- Release date
- October 15, 1936
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiichi Eiga
Sisters of the Gion cast & crew
Sisters of the Gion was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Yoshikata Yoda and Kenji Mizoguchi.
The cast features Isuzu Yamada as O-mocha, Yōko Umemura as Umekichi, Benkei Shiganoya as Shimbei Furusawa, Eitarō Shindō as Kudo, Taizō Fukami as Kimura, and Shizuko Takizawa as Ochiyo.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Shigeto Miki and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Sisters of the Gion worth watching?
Sisters of the Gion holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 87 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Sisters of the Gion is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sisters of the Gion
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Cast of Sisters of the Gion
Isuzu Yamada
O-mocha
Yōko Umemura
Umekichi
Benkei Shiganoya
Shimbei Furusawa
Eitarō Shindō
Kudo
Taizō Fukami
Kimura
Shizuko Takizawa
Ochiyo
Namiko Kawashima
Oemi Furusawa
Fumio Okura
Jurakudo
Sakurako Iwama
Omasa Kudô
Somenosuke Hayashiya
Sadakichi
Reiko Aoi
Umeryu
Mitsuzo Tachibana
Tachibana the driver
Sisters of the Gion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion in India?
Sisters of the Gion is streaming on Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion in the US?
In the US, Sisters of the Gion is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, and Plex.
▸Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion in the UK?
In the UK, Sisters of the Gion is streaming on Plex.
▸Is Sisters of the Gion on Plex?
Yes — Sisters of the Gion is currently available on Plex in India.
▸What language is Sisters of the Gion in?
Sisters of the Gion is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
▸What is Sisters of the Gion rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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