The Yellow Handkerchief
1977·Movie·
·1h 49min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.
The story is about a convict released from prison for an old murder who is thinking about returning to his ex-wife and his former life. If she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionOvercoming Past TraumaSecond ChancesForgivenessHealing RelationshipsFamily Reunion
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRoad TripRedemption ArcUnraveling Family SecretsOvercoming Personal Demons
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Yoji Yamada, Tetsuo Takaha, Keiji Igarashi
Produced by:
Toru Najima
Composed by:
Masaru Satō