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The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)

Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.

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A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.

Release Date
September 30, 1977
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
7.0/10 (39 votes)

Director: Yoji Yamada

Cast: Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hisao Dazai, Mari Okamoto, Hachiro Tako

Production: Shochiku
redemptionroad tripfamily reunionsecond chancereconciliationunlikely friendshiphokkaido, japan
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Full Cast (20 people)

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The Yellow Handkerchief

The Yellow Handkerchief

Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.

Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.

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A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date9/30/1977
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Cast

Ken Takakura

as Yusaku Shima

Chieko Baisho

as Mitsue Shima

Tetsuya Takeda

as Kinya Hanada

Kaori Momoi

as Akemi Ogawa

Kiyoshi Atsumi

as Watanabe Kacho

Hisao Dazai

as Ryokan Manager

Mari Okamoto

as Ramen Shop Girl

Hachiro Tako

as Yakuza

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Yellow Handkerchief about?

A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handker…

How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?

1h 49m

When was The Yellow Handkerchief released?

September 30, 1977

Who directed The Yellow Handkerchief?

Yoji Yamada

Who stars in The Yellow Handkerchief?

Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda

What genre is The Yellow Handkerchief?

Comedy, Drama