Yellow Hair 2 (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Yellow Hair 2 is a drama film directed by Yu-min Kim, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The events that precede and follow, for each of those present in turn, when a young woman is asked for verification of her identity one time too many, in this case when presenting a check at a convenience store. Despite the repetition of the central scene the personal stories and consequences are interestingly varied and unpredictable. The problem for the central character is that her country allows her no usable identity following her change of sex. This was true for the lead actress, South Korea's most famed woman of transsexual history, Ha Ri-su, but that is about as far as the plot bears any resemblance to her actual life. Since the film was released the actress became, by a landmark court case, the first in her country to to be allowed proper recognition and papers. There are of course many other countries which still impose the same difficulties on similar young women.
Who’s in it. Yellow Hair 2 stars Jo Byung-Gi as detective, Harisu as Jae, Choi Jung-woo and Uhm Hyo-seop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Yellow Hair 2 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Hair 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Hair 2 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Hair 2 (2001)?
- In US, Yellow Hair 2 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yellow Hair 2 worth watching?
- Yellow Hair 2 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Hair 2?
- Yellow Hair 2 stars Jo Byung-Gi, Harisu, Choi Jung-woo, Uhm Hyo-seop and Jung Jae-jin.
- When was Yellow Hair 2 released?
- Yellow Hair 2 was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.