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Review of Sakuran (2006) by Lisa M — 12 Aug 2008

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A beautifully made film. Highly recommended.

This review of Sakuran (2006) was written by Lisa M on 12 Aug 2008.

Sakuran has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jumbo C (2) on 24 Oct 2008

I love the scene, the color, the music, everything in this movie, but yet the storyline is quiet alike fairytale, and I dun like it…

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By Margaret P (43) on 06 Nov 2009

A quite colourful and very 'pop' story about a geisha who rises to the upper echeleons - this has English pop music as the background score…

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By Ranil I (7) on 08 Oct 2009

A story about an Oirin trying to make it to the top. Somewhat thin storyline, but the amazing visuals and unique style make up for it…

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By Yasmine L (10) on 29 Apr 2010

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By Chigusa M (1) on 13 Aug 2008

Anna Tsuchiya is absolutely gorgeous! Must see Japanese movie…

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By Vivienne Y (33) on 10 Sep 2009

Memoirs of a Geisha minus the painful westernization, plus much edgier acting and direction, and infinitely more gorgeous costumes…

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By Natalia C (21) on 03 Sep 2008

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By Hwahyun K (6) on 13 Sep 2008

A particular quality of light and music~! more than my expectation…

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