Original
幸福の黄色いハンカチ
Language
Japanese
NMTW
71%
Good
27 wins & 2 nominations total
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Kaori MomoiAkemi Ogawa
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Tetsuya TakedaKinya Hanada
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Hachiro TakoYakuza
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Hisao DazaiRyokan Manager
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Mari OkamotoRamen Shop Girl
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Kiyoshi AtsumiWatanabe Kacho
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Kazuhiko KasaiCheckpoint Policeman
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Yoshino TaniWaitress
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Sakae UmezuPoliceman
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Makoto AkatsukaChinpira
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Chieko Misaki
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Sabu Kawahara
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Akihiko HanyûPoliceman
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Hidetoshi HasegawaPoliceman
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Midori KawaiAkemi's Colleague
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Kôei YamamotoSection Manager
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Saburo Satoki
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Yasujirô Ono
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| Length: | 1 h 49 min |
Description:
A convict is released from prison after serving a long sentence for a murder he committed years ago. He hopes to reconnect with his ex-wife and start their life over. Their connection is subtly signaled by a yellow handkerchief she hangs in the window, indicating she's ready for him to come home. This symbol becomes central as they both confront their shared history and consider if they can find redemption. The film explores trust, loyalty, and how love can change people, revealing the fragility of human nature and the potential for transformation.
| Alternative title: | 幸福の黄色いハンカチ |
| Release year: | 1977 |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Awards: | 🏆 27 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Type: | Movie |
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