[2] It is about a Japanese American in Hawaii, Kosaku Yamanami, who recalls his life during historical events.
A family get-together takes place in the present day as he recalls his past.
[1] The film was aired in Hawaii on Nippon Golden Network (NGN).
The English subtitles were done by James Araki, the chairperson of the University of Hawaii at Manoa East Asian Language and Literature Department.
[3] In 1983, the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture ranked Lanterns on Blue Waters as the best television drama.