The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)

Name: The Yellow Handkerchief
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi, Tetsuya Takeda, Hachiro Tako

1h 49m Japan

Comedy Drama

Plot

A recently released convict grapples with his past as he contemplates rekindling his relationship with his ex-wife. Haunted by the memories of an old murder, he hopes for a sign of her willingness to welcome him back into her life. The key lies in a yellow handkerchief displayed in her window—a symbol of her desire for reconciliation. As he navigates his emotions and the implications of his return, the story unfolds with a poignant exploration of love, redemption, and the struggles of reintegration into society.

Cast

Ken Takakura Chieko Baisho Kaori Momoi Tetsuya Takeda Hachiro Tako Hisao Dazai Mari Okamoto Kiyoshi Atsumi Akihiko Hanyû Hidetoshi Hasegawa Kazuhiko Kasai Midori Kawai Yoshino Tani Sakae Umezu Kôei Yamamoto