The Yellow Handkerchief
Director: Yoji Yamada
"Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido."
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.
Trailer
Cast
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
In brief
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 40 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 49min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Yellow Handkerchief online?
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How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?
The Yellow Handkerchief runs 109 minutes (1h 49min).
What rating does The Yellow Handkerchief have?
The Yellow Handkerchief has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 40 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Yellow Handkerchief from?
The Yellow Handkerchief was released in 1977.
