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 |
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Hiroshi Abe
He was 47, now 60 years old
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as Shima Yusaku |
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Maki Horikita
She was 23, now 36 years old
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as Ogawa Akemi |
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Gaku Hamada
He was 23, now 36 years old
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as Hanada Kin'ya |
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Yui Natsukawa
She was 43, now 56 years old
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as Shima Mitsu |
The Yellow Handkerchief Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Yoji Yamada as Writer. He was 80 (now 93) years old
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Writing |
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Pete Hamill as Short Story. He was 76 (now 89) years old
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Writing |
