Double Suicide
1969, Japanese. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Double Suicide is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Masahiro ShinodaDirector
- Kichiemon Nakamura IIJihei
- Shima IwashitaKoharu / Osan
- Hōsei KomatsuTahei
- Yūsuke TakitaMogoemon
- Kamatari FujiwaraOwner of the Yamatoya
- Yoshi KatōGosaemon
- Shizue KawarazakiOsan's Mother
- Tokie HidariOsugi
- Sumiko HidakaProprietress
- Takashi SueStore Owner
- Masashi MakitaGuest
- Makoto AkatsukaSangoro
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1969
- Original title
- 心中天網島
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tōru Takemitsu, Masahiro Shinoda, Taeko Tomioka
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Double Suicide: quick answers
Is Double Suicide worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Double Suicide?
Double Suicide runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Double Suicide have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Double Suicide. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Double Suicide parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Double Suicide yet.
Which OTT platform is Double Suicide on?
Double Suicide is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Double Suicide?
If you liked Double Suicide, try Maria's Lovers, Love and Honor, Blind.
Who directed Double Suicide?
Double Suicide (1969) was directed by Masahiro Shinoda and stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu.