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Lanterns on Blue Waters
First aired on Nov 15, 1983
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Genres: Drama

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Chishū Ryū |
Haruko Katō |
Kiichi Nakai |
Eri Ishida |
Chisako Hara |
Keizo Kanie |
Featured Crew
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Akio Jissoji | Director
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Sō Kuramoto | Writer
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Shigeru Umetani | Executive Producer
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Toru Takemitsu | Original Music Composer
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Masao Nakabori | Director of Photography
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Kenji Ushiba | Lighting Technician