Hatsumomo A pity, she still stinks of fish.
Played by Gong Li 
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) · 52 quotes
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) · 52 quotes
Most-quoted character in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005): in 12 of its 52 quotes
A line from HatsumomoBesides, who wants a plum when someone has already had a bite?
More lines from Hatsumomo
10 quotes Hatsumomo Hatsumomo Why can't you be quiet?
Hatsumomo Stay out of my room. I can't have you touching my things.
Hatsumomo I can just hear my General now. "Why Hatsumomo. You used to smell of jasmine... What's this new perfume...? Blowfish?"
Hatsumomo It's that kimono. She remembers how you destroyed it. Now, she wants to get even.
Hatsumomo I shall destroy you.
Hatsumomo Why Sayuri...look what I found. You've been hiding your love for a long time... The sacrifice every geisha must make!
Hatsumomo At least you don't smell as bad as your sister. You know, she was here.
Hatsumomo You're just jealous somebody cares for me!
Hatsumomo [as Mother mocks her relationship with Koichi, about to call her a common prostitute]
Don't say it!
Scenes with Hatsumomo
1 scene Hatsumomo "Sayuri"... A name as sweet as she is! I'm afraid these days even a common chambermaid can call herself a geisha. So, it's nice to see such a sincere young maiko, isn't it?
General [laughing]
: Why yes!
There is so much I would like to say to Hatsumomo.
Hatsumomo Sometimes, the smartest remark is silence.
What better advice to follow than your own?
Sayuri...
Hatsumomo Ah, a maiko. I was one myself, once.
Of course... But it's been such a very long, long...long, long...time. [Everyone laughs]
