Visas and Virtue
A short film inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara
1997
26
minutes
Drama, History
Directed By:
Chris Tashima
Europe, 1940. For thousands of Jews, a Japanese diplomat and his wife defy Tokyo and the Nazis, and offer visas, for life.
Language
English
Release Date
May 1, 1997
Academy Awards
Best Live Action Short Film
Cast
Chris Tashima
Chiune 'Sempo' Sugihara
Susan Fukuda
Yukiko Sugihara
Diana Georger
Helena Rosen
Lawrence Craig
Nathan Rosen
Shizuko Hoshi
Narrator (Elderly Mrs. Sugihara)
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