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The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)

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

7.0audience score
43 votes on TMDB
Released September 30, 1977Runtime 1h 49mDirector Yoji Yamada

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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Cast of The Yellow Handkerchief

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Yusaku Shima
Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Mitsue Shima
Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Kinya Hanada
Kaori Momoi

Kaori Momoi

Akemi Ogawa
Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Watanabe Kacho
Hisao Dazai

Hisao Dazai

Ryokan Manager
Mari Okamoto

Mari Okamoto

Ramen Shop Girl
Hachiro Tako

Hachiro Tako

Yakuza
Kazuhiko Kasai

Kazuhiko Kasai

Checkpoint Policeman
Sakae Umezu

Sakae Umezu

Policeman
Yoshino Tani

Yoshino Tani

Waitress
Makoto Akatsuka

Makoto Akatsuka

Chinpira

About The Yellow Handkerchief

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Who stars in The Yellow Handkerchief?

The Yellow Handkerchief stars Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi.

Who directed The Yellow Handkerchief?

The Yellow Handkerchief was directed by Yoji Yamada.

How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?

The Yellow Handkerchief has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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.