The Yellow Handkerchief (幸福の黄色いハンカチ) 12 years old

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).

Credits

The Yellow Handkerchief Cast

Name Character
Hiroshi Abe He was 47, now 59 years old as Shima Yusaku
Maki Horikita She was 23, now 35 years old as Ogawa Akemi
Gaku Hamada He was 23, now 35 years old as Hanada Kin'ya
Yui Natsukawa She was 43, now 55 years old as Shima Mitsu

The Yellow Handkerchief Crew

Name Department
Yoji Yamada as Writer. He was 80 (now 92) years old Writing
Pete Hamill as Short Story. He was 76 (now 88) years old Writing
The Yellow Handkerchief poster
The Yellow Handkerchief (12 years)

  • Release day: Monday, October 10, 2011
  • Runtime: 112 minutes