the house in a friendly way. Kinya and Akemi who saw the event naturally hold hands in the car, hug each other strongly, and kiss. A yellow handkerchief of happiness hangs on a koinobori pole against the backdrop of the city of Yubari. Cast Ken Takakura: Yusaku Shima Chieko Baisho: Mitsue Shima Tetsuya Takeda: Kinya Hanada Kaori Momoi: Akemi Ogawa Hachirō Tako Hisao Dazai: Ryokan Manager Mari Okamoto: Ramen Shop Girl Kiyoshi Atsumi: Watanabe Kachō Adaptations Yathra (1985) The Yellow Handkerchief (2008) Bibliography References External links 1977 films 1970s Japanese-language films 1970s road movies Picture of the Year Japan Academy Prize winners Best Film Kinema Junpo Award winners Films set in Hokkaido Films directed by Yoji Yamada Films with screenplays by Yôji Yamada Films scored by Masaru Sato Shochiku films 1970s Japanese films