Double Suicide

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.

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Top Cast

Kichiemon Nakamura II

As Jihei

Shima Iwashita

As Koharu / Osan

Hōsei Komatsu

As Tahei

Yūsuke Takita

As Mogoemon

Kamatari Fujiwara

As Owner of the Yamatoya

Yoshi Katō

As Gosaemon

Shizue Kawarazaki

As Osan's Mother

Tokie Hidari

As Osugi

Sumiko Hidaka

As Proprietress

Takashi Sue

As Store Owner

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