Lanterns on Blue Waters(1983)
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Lanterns on Blue Waters Synopsis
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.
Lanterns on Blue Waters (1983) is a drama film directed by Akio Jissoji, released on November 15, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Chishū Ryū, Haruko Katō, Kiichi Nakai and Eri Ishida. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Akio Jissoji
- Writers:
- Sō Kuramoto
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Nakabori
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Nippon Television Network Corporation, TV Man Union
- Status:
- Released
Lanterns on Blue Waters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chishū Ryū
Haruko Katō
Kiichi Nakai
Eri Ishida
Chisako Hara
Keizo Kanie
Isao Bitō
Yuki Kazamatsuri
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Ryoko Tateishi
Junichi Ishida
Jun Hamamura
Key crew
Directed by Akio Jissoji, written by Sō Kuramoto.
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Lanterns on Blue Waters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Who stars in Lanterns on Blue Waters?
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The main cast of Lanterns on Blue Waters (1983) includes Chishū Ryū, Haruko Katō, Kiichi Nakai, Eri Ishida and Chisako Hara. The film was directed by Akio Jissoji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lanterns on Blue Waters released?
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Lanterns on Blue Waters was released on November 15, 1983 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Lanterns on Blue Waters worth watching?
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Lanterns on Blue Waters (1983) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.