Episode #53 – The Yellow Handkerchief (幸福の黄色いハンカチ)
The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)
幸福の黄色いハンカチ [Koufuku no Kiiro Hankachi]
In the penultimate episode of the season, Perry is joined by Japanese film buff Nathaniel de Bel to discuss the classic Japanese film, The Yellow Handkerchief starring the late, great Ken Takakura.
Directed by Yoji Yamada
Written by Yoji Yamada and Yoshitaka Asama
Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.
Cast
Ken Takakura – Yusaku Shima
Chieko Baisho – Mitsue Shima
Kaori Momoi – Akemi Ogawa
Tetsuya Takeda – Kinya Hanada
The Yellow Handkerchief – Japan On Film
In the penultimate episode of the season, Perry is joined by Japanese film buff Nathaniel de Bel to discuss the classic Japanese film, The Yellow Handkerchief starring the late, great Ken Takakura. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
