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The Yellow Handkerchief

1977Movie1 h 49 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Produced by
Toru Najima
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

September 30, 1977 · 1 h 49 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
September 30, 1977
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Kiss, One True Love, Last-Minute Hookup +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Yellow Handkerchief?"

Questions about The Yellow Handkerchief

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Yellow Handkerchief?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is The Yellow Handkerchief okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Yellow Handkerchief make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Yellow Handkerchief?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Yellow Handkerchief use?

Hollywood KissOne True LoveLast-Minute HookupChromatic ArrangementBlue and Orange ContrastOne Head TallerTroubled Back Story FlashbackColor MotifTrue Blue FemininityMorality PetAccidental MurderChildren Raise Youand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Hollywood Kiss, One True Love, and Last-Minute Hookup.