"A short film inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara" 01 May 1997 Drama, History 26 mins
Europe, 1940. For thousands of Jews, a Japanese diplomat and his wife defy Tokyo and the Nazis, and offer visas, for life.
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Chris Tashima as Chiune 'Sempo' Sugihara
Susan Fukuda as Yukiko Sugihara
Diana Georger as Helena Rosen
Lawrence Craig as Nathan Rosen
Shizuko Hoshi as Narrator (Elderly Mrs. Sugihara)
Chris Tashima Director
Chris Donahue Producer
Tim Toyama Executive Producer
Hiro Narita Director of Photography
Irvin Paik Editor
United States 01 May 1997
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