As of 2024, there are several ways to access English subtitles for the film:
Getting English subtitles for the 1990 Japanese masterpiece (English title: The Sting of Death ) has historically been difficult for international audiences. Directed by Kōhei Oguri and based on Toshio Shimao's autobiographical novel, this film is a haunting exploration of a marriage unraveling in the aftermath of World War II. Subtitle & Viewing Availability
Shi no toge (The Sting of Death). 1990. Directed by Kôhei Oguri