The Yellow Handkerchief(1977)
幸福の黄色いハンカチ
Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.
The Yellow Handkerchief 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.
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoji Yamada, released on September 30, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda and Kaori Momoi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoji Yamada
- Writers:
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada, Pete Hamill
- Producers:
- Toru Najima
- Cinematographer:
- Tetsuo Takaha
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Yellow Handkerchief before you stream it.
The Yellow Handkerchief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Takakura
as Yusaku Shima
Chieko Baisho
as Mitsue Shima
Tetsuya Takeda
as Kinya Hanada
Kaori Momoi
as Akemi Ogawa
Kiyoshi Atsumi
as Watanabe Kacho
Hisao Dazai
as Ryokan Manager
Mari Okamoto
as Ramen Shop Girl
Hachiro Tako
as Yakuza
Kazuhiko Kasai
as Checkpoint Policeman
Sakae Umezu
as Policeman
- Akihiko Hanyû
Akihiko Hanyû
as Policeman
- Hidetoshi Hasegawa
Hidetoshi Hasegawa
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Yoji Yamada, written by Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada and Pete Hamill, produced by Toru Najima.
Explore more Comedy titles
The Yellow Handkerchief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 40 ratings.
You may also like
Ana
2020
My Mother's Wedding
2025
The Farewell
2019
The Odd Couple II
1998
The Boy and the Beast
2015
The Sea of Trees
2016
A Real Pain
2024
Hooking Up
2020
Half Brothers
2020
Mr. Church
2016
Tommy Boy
1995
Drive My Car
2021
Eureka
2001
An Unfinished Life
2005
My One and Only
2009
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
Cassandra's Dream
2007
Paris, Texas
1984
The Family Plan
2023
Nobody Knows
2004
Movies similar to The Yellow Handkerchief
Jamesy Boy
2014
The Beer Drinker's Guide to Fitness and Filmmaking
1987
Fast Convoy
2016
When Light Finds You
2026
Decision
2021
The Forty-Year-Old Version
2020
Let Go Letting Go
2020
The Elevator
1998
Million Dollar Baby
2004
Lost in Translation
2003
The Celebration
1998
Magnolia
1999
Rain Man
1988
Lisbon Story
1994
Mean Streets
1973
Stand by Me
1986
Zatoichi
2003
The Shawshank Redemption
1994
Night on Earth
1991
Seven Samurai
1954
The Yellow Handkerchief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Yellow Handkerchief online?
+
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Yellow Handkerchief?
+
The main cast of The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Tetsuya Takeda, Kaori Momoi and Kiyoshi Atsumi. The film was directed by Yoji Yamada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Yellow Handkerchief released?
+
The Yellow Handkerchief was released on September 30, 1977 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Yellow Handkerchief worth watching?
+
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Yellow Handkerchief?
+
Yes. The official The Yellow Handkerchief trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.