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The Yellow Handkerchief (2011)

Original title: 幸福の黄色いハンカチ

2011-10-10 · 1h 52m · JA
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Set in Hokkaido, revolving around an ex-convict named Shima Yusaku (Abe) who has just been released from prison. Along with two young strangers that he meets, he sets out on a journey back to where his wife is, uncertain of what awaits him. Horikita Maki (22) and Hamada Gaku (23) will play the two strangers (originally played by Momoi Kaori and Takeda Tetsuya), while Natsukawa Yui will play the wife (originally Baisho Chieko).

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Yoji YamadaWriter

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Hiroshi AbeHiroshi AbeShima YusakuMaki HorikitaMaki HorikitaOgawa AkemiGaku HamadaGaku HamadaHanada Kin'yaYui NatsukawaYui NatsukawaShima MitsuKenichi EndoKenichi Endo

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaActor preference299244 · 157267 · 346805Country preferenceJpDecade preference2010Runtime preferenceMedium

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Frequently asked questions about The Yellow Handkerchief

What is The Yellow Handkerchief about?

Set in Hokkaido, revolving around an ex-convict named Shima Yusaku (Abe) who has just been released from prison. Along with two young strangers that he meets, he sets out on a journey back to where his wife is, uncertain of what awaits him. Horikita Maki (22) and Hamada Gaku (23) will play the two strangers (originally played by Momoi Kaori and Takeda Tetsuya), while Natsukawa Yui will play the wife (originally Baisho Chieko).

How long is The Yellow Handkerchief?

The Yellow Handkerchief has a runtime of 112 minutes.