Double Suicide
Double Suicide (1969) is a romance drama, directed by Masahiro Shinoda. It stars Kichiemon Nakamura II and Shima Iwashita. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Double Suicide Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch Double Suicide?
Double Suicide is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Double Suicide?
Double Suicide runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).
When did Double Suicide come out?
Double Suicide was released in 1969.
Who directed Double Suicide?
Double Suicide was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in Double Suicide?
Double Suicide stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu, Yūsuke Takita.
What is Double Suicide's rating?
Double Suicide holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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