The Yellow Handkerchief

The Yellow Handkerchief

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

幸福の黄色いハンカチ

6.9 /10 36 votes
September 30, 1977 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Yoji Yamada
Writers Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
Studio Shochiku
Rating 6.9/10
Language JA

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Cast & Crew

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Yusaku Shima

Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Mitsue Shima

Kaori Momoi

Kaori Momoi

Akemi Ogawa

Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Kinya Hanada

Hachiro Tako

Hachiro Tako

Yakuza

Hisao Dazai

Hisao Dazai

Ryokan Manager

Mari Okamoto

Mari Okamoto

Ramen Shop Girl

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Watanabe Kacho

Akihiko Hanyû

Policeman

Hidetoshi Hasegawa

Policeman

Kazuhiko Kasai

Kazuhiko Kasai

Checkpoint Policeman

Midori Kawai

Akemi's Colleague

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yellow Handkerchief was released on September 30, 1977.

The runtime of The Yellow Handkerchief is 1h 49m.

The Yellow Handkerchief is a Comedy, Drama movie.

The Yellow Handkerchief has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Yellow Handkerchief is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Yellow Handkerchief was directed by Yoji Yamada.

The main cast of The Yellow Handkerchief includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi.

The Yellow Handkerchief is originally in Japanese.