The Yellow Handkerchief
幸福の黄色いハンカチ
“Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-14
Top Cast
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Ken Takakura
Yusaku Shima
Chieko Baisho
Mitsue Shima
Tetsuya Takeda
Kinya Hanada
Kaori Momoi
Akemi Ogawa
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Watanabe Kacho
Hisao Dazai
Ryokan Manager
Mari Okamoto
Ramen Shop Girl
Hachiro Tako
Yakuza
Kazuhiko Kasai
Checkpoint Policeman
Sakae Umezu
Policeman
Akihiko Hanyû
Policeman
Hidetoshi Hasegawa
Policeman
Midori Kawai
Akemi's Colleague
Yoshino Tani
Waitress
Kôei Yamamoto
Section Manager
Makoto Akatsuka
Chinpira
Chieko Misaki
Sabu Kawahara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 幸福の黄色いハンカチ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada, Pete Hamill
Masaru Satō
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Toru Najima
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Yoshitaka Asama
Screenplay
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Toru Najima
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Handkerchief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Yellow Handkerchief?
The Yellow Handkerchief was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in The Yellow Handkerchief?
The principal cast of The Yellow Handkerchief includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi.
When was The Yellow Handkerchief released and how long is it?
The Yellow Handkerchief was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yellow Handkerchief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yellow Handkerchief was composed by Masaru Satō.