Double Suicide
1969
⭐6.9(59 votes)
1h 45m
DramaRomance
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 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.
About Double Suicide
Double Suicide (1969) is a Drama, Romance film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Double Suicide on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 59 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
