Lanterns on Blue Waters

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Released November 15, 1983

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Overview

The story of a Japanese man who as a 16-year-old went to Maui to work in the sugar cane fields in order to support his family back in Japan. Now 89 and still living in Hawaii he is visited by his granddaughter who brings him a letter from his disinherited and recently dead son. This brings back memories of his life with his wife and family following the attack on Pearl Harbor, in particular of his son who had gone off to join the war for the Americans.

Runtime

1h 52m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

波の盆


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

Production Companies

  • logo for Nippon Television Network Corporation

    Nippon Television Network Corporation

    Japan

  • logo for TV Man Union

    TV Man Union

    Japan

Crew

Posters

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