Double Suicide (1969)
Original title: 心中天網島
Double Suicide is a 1969 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita and Hōsei Komatsu.
Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan. But when he meets the lovely courtesan Koharu, he becomes a man obsessed. Koharu returns his love, even foregoing other customers while Jihei schemes to somehow buy her freedom. His efforts yield ruinous consequences for his business and his family life, and Koharu is meanwhile purchased by another client.
Quick answers
What is Double Suicide about?
Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan. But when he meets the lovely courtesan Koharu, he becomes a man obsessed. Koharu returns his love, even foregoing other customers while Jihei schemes to somehow buy her freedom. His efforts yield ruinous consequences for his business and his family life, and Koharu is meanwhile purchased by another client.
When was Double Suicide released?
Double Suicide was released on 24 May 1969.
How long is Double Suicide?
Double Suicide runs 1h 45m.
Who made Double Suicide?
Double Suicide was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Where can I watch Double Suicide?
Double Suicide is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Double Suicide
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Kichiemon Nakamura II as Jihei
- Shima Iwashita as Koharu / Osan
- Hōsei Komatsu as Tahei
- Yūsuke Takita as Mogoemon
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Owner of the Yamatoya
- Yoshi Katō as Gosaemon
- Shizue Kawarazaki as Osan's Mother
- Tokie Hidari as Osugi
- Sumiko Hidaka as Proprietress
- Takashi Sue as Store Owner
- Masashi Makita as Guest
- Makoto Akatsuka as Sangoro