I didnt red the novel so I can’t judge about how much was the movie away from it, but i will judge on what I saw.. The movie directing was great, the costume are Oscar worthy.. the music is great.. the story about a little girl who was sold by her parents to be a Geisha and fall in love with a guy. I like the movie in general and I guess it is Oscar worthy on costume, Makeup and Music.. It is worthy to watch at the end 🙂