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.

Cast

Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hisao Dazai, Mari Okamoto, Hachiro Tako

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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 in 1977.

Who stars in "The Yellow Handkerchief"?

The cast includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi.