Double Suicide
心中天網島
Synopsis
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
Masatsugu Makita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Shinoda, Tōru Takemitsu, Taeko Tomioka, Monzaemon Chikamatsu
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 心中天網島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- hyogensha, Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Shinoda
Masahiro Shinoda, Tōru Takemitsu, Taeko Tomioka, Monzaemon Chikamatsu
Tōru Takemitsu
Tōichirō Narushima
Masayuki Nakajima, Masahiro Shinoda
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Shinoda
Director
Masahiro Shinoda
Writer
Tōru Takemitsu
Writer
Taeko Tomioka
Writer
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Kiyoshi Awazu
Production Design
Tōichirō Narushima
Director of Photography
Kiyoshi Hashimoto
Costume Design
Masayuki Nakajima
Producer
Masahiro Shinoda
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Suicide
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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.
Who directed Double Suicide?
Double Suicide was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in Double Suicide?
The principal cast of Double Suicide includes Kichiemon Nakamura II, Shima Iwashita, Hōsei Komatsu, Yūsuke Takita, Kamatari Fujiwara.
When was Double Suicide released and how long is it?
Double Suicide was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Double Suicide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Suicide was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.