Lanterns on Blue Waters - 1983

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.

112min
1983
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

About Lanterns on Blue Waters

Lanterns on Blue Waters 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: 112min

Extra details

Original Title: 波の盆
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Akio Jissôji
Production Companies
Nippon Television Network CorporationTV Man Union