Based on Arthur Golden’s novel and set in 1929, this tale follows 9-year-old Chiyo, who is sold to a Kyoto geisha house. Chiyo endures harsh treatment from the owners and head geisha Hatsumomo, who’s envious of Chiyo’s stunning beauty. 2005 Memoirs of a Geisha Movie Based on Book by Arthur GoldenBrowse movies based books to see list the year’s film adaptations, including . Read novel first then movie. Buy at Faces Of The Week, Jan. 30 Feb. 3, 2006 ForbesEllison’s lifestyle warning; China bans Spielberg’s ‘Geisha’; IRS …