top of page

Visas and Virtue

27 minutes

PG

United States

English

March 14, 2026

11:00 am

Biography, Drama, War

27 minutes

Pass Required for Entry:

All Passes Accepted

Haunted by the sight of hundreds of Jewish refugees outside the consulate gates, a Japanese diplomat and his wife, stationed in Kaunas, Lithuania, at the beginning of World War II, must decide how much they are willing to risk. Inspired by a true story, Visas and Virtue explores the moral and professional dilemmas that Consul General Chiune "Sempo" Sugihara faces in making a life or death decision: defy his own government's direct orders and risk his career, by issuing life-saving transit visas, or obey orders and turn his back on humanity.

Credits

Director

Chris Tashima

Producer

Chris Donahue

Cinematographer 

Hiro Narita

Screenwriter

Tom Donaldson

Chris Tashima

Tim Toyama

Editor 

Irvin Paik

Cast

Chris Tashima

Susan Fukuda

Diana Georger

Tigertail Asian Film Festival, 2026 - All Rights Reserved

bottom of page