

The Yellow Handkerchief
Original Title: “幸福の黄色いハンカチ”
“Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.”
Overview
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.
Top 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
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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