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Miniature

7.819532h 11mMovieDrama

Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next, trying to find love and hope in the process. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't escape her sad fate.

DirectorKaneto Shindō
WriterKaneto Shindō
ProducersKōzaburō Yoshimura·Hisao Itoya

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Cast · Directed by Kaneto Shindō

NONobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Ginko
SHSumiko Hidaka
Sumiko Hidaka
Somefuku
IYIsuzu Yamada
Isuzu Yamada
Tamiko
SYSo Yamamura
So Yamamura
Wakabayashi
JUJūkichi Uno
Jūkichi Uno
Ginzo
AYAkira Yamanouchi
Akira Yamanouchi
Kuramochi
YNYōichi Numata
Yōichi Numata
Kurisu
OTOsamu Takizawa
Osamu Takizawa
Ino
ISIchirō Sugai
Ichirō Sugai
Isogai
MSMasao Shimizu
Masao Shimizu
Nagase
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Yamada
ZSZenpei Saga
Zenpei Saga

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Miniature — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Miniature?

Miniature isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Miniature on Netflix?

No, Miniature is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Miniature on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Miniature isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Miniature for free?

Miniature isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Miniature?

Miniature hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 1953. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.