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DRAMA . 1969 . 1h 45m . 6.9/10

Double Suicide_

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.

Starring Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu
6.9/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1969
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Kichiemon Nakamura II stars as Jihei in Double Suicide.
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Year context
Double Suicide was released 57 years ago in 1969.
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 whe...
Double Suicide is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (17)

Kichiemon Nakamura II
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Jihei
Shima Iwashita
Shima Iwashita
Koharu / Osan
Hōsei Komatsu
Hōsei Komatsu
Tahei
Yūsuke Takita
Yūsuke Takita
Mogoemon
Kamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Owner of the Yamatoya
Yoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō
Gosaemon
Shizue Kawarazaki
Shizue Kawarazaki
Osan's Mother
Tokie Hidari
Tokie Hidari
Osugi
Sumiko Hidaka
Sumiko Hidaka
Proprietress
TS
Takashi Sue
Store Owner
MM
Masashi Makita
Guest
Makoto Akatsuka
Makoto Akatsuka
Sangoro
UU
Unko Uehara
Otama
ST
Shinji Tsuchiya
Kantaro
KT
Kaori Tozawa
Osue
Jun Hamamura
Jun Hamamura
MM
Masatsugu Makita

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (56 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Double Suicide?
Double Suicide has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Double Suicide?
The cast of Double Suicide includes Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu, Yūsuke Takita, Kamatari Fujiwara.
What is the rating of Double Suicide?
Double Suicide has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 56 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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