The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)
Original title: 幸福の黄色いハンカチ
The Yellow Handkerchief is a 1977 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yoji Yamada, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho and Tetsuya Takeda.
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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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 handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.
When was The Yellow Handkerchief released?
The Yellow Handkerchief was released on 30 September 1977.
How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?
The Yellow Handkerchief runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Yellow Handkerchief?
The Yellow Handkerchief was directed by Yoji Yamada.
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
- Kazuhiko Kasai as Checkpoint Policeman
- Sakae Umezu as Policeman
- Akihiko Hanyû as Policeman
- Hidetoshi Hasegawa as Policeman