Storyline — The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴) (1951)
Kameda, who has been in an asylum on Okinawa, travels to Hokkaido. There he becomes involved with two women, Taeko and Ayako. Taeko comes to love Kameda, but is loved in turn by Akama. When Akama realizes that he will never have Taeko, his thoughts turn to murder, and great tragedy ensues.
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How many English subtitles are there for The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴)?
SubDL has 2 English subtitles for The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴), contributed by 2 different members of the community. Each one is a separate file timed to a particular video release, so pick the entry whose release name is closest to your copy.
Which English subtitle should I pick for The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴)?
Match the release name to your video file. The English files here cover releases such as [1951] Akira KurosawaHakuchi CD1 EN, HAKUCHI. If none matches exactly, choose the one with the same source (WEB-DL, BluRay, HDTV) and resolution — those usually share the same timing.
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Download the .srt and put it next to the video file with the same name, and most players load it automatically. In VLC use Subtitle - Add Subtitle File, in Plex and Jellyfin upload it from the item's subtitle menu, and in Stremio pick it from the subtitle button during playback.
My English subtitle for The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴) is out of sync — how do I fix it?
A constant offset means the subtitle was timed to a different release: shift it with G and H in VLC, or J and K in MPV, until the first line matches. If the drift grows through the film, the frame rate differs and a file from the same release group is the better fix.
Are hearing-impaired (SDH) English subtitles available for The Idiot (Hakuchi / 白痴)?
Yes. Some of the English files here are marked HI (1 of 2), which means they also transcribe sound effects and identify who is speaking. The label shows in the list, so you can choose between an SDH file and a plain dialogue one.
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