Double Suicide (1969)
心中天網島
Overview
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.
Where to watch Double Suicide
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
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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. Double Suicide is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1969-05-24, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Double Suicide worth watching?
TMDB users rate Double Suicide 7.0 out of 10 from 65 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Double Suicide?
In the United States, Double Suicide streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Masahiro Shinoda
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
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Sources
Details and the 7.0/10 rating from Double Suicide on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.