Even though I'm Christian and have always been brought up considering the act of suicide a 'taboo' subject, I have always held great respect for both the Japanese way of doing so to save face, and the thoroughly romantic notion, say, from the likes of 'Romeo and Juliet' (with Shakespeare's writings being probably the cornerstone of Western thought)--so from two completely different cultural perspectives--that a life…
Double Suicide (1969)
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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Kichiemon Nakamura II
Jihei
Shima Iwashita
Koharu / Osan
Hōsei Komatsu
Tahei
Yūsuke Takita
Mogoemon
Kamatari Fujiwara
Owner of the Yamatoya
Yoshi Katō
Gosaemon
Shizue Kawarazaki
Osan's Mother
Tokie Hidari
Osugi
Sumiko Hidaka
Proprietress
Takashi Sue
Store Owner
Masashi Makita
Guest
Makoto Akatsuka
Sangoro
Unko Uehara
Otama
Shinji Tsuchiya
Kantaro
Kaori Tozawa
Osue
Jun Hamamura
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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…
When was Double Suicide released?
Double Suicide was released in 1969.
What genres does Double Suicide belong to?
Double Suicide is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Double Suicide?
The cast of Double Suicide includes Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu, Yūsuke Takita, Kamatari Fujiwara.