Visas and Virtue (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Visas and Virtue is a drama and history film directed by Chris Tashima, running about 26 minutes. “A short film inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Europe, 1940. For thousands of Jews, a Japanese diplomat and his wife defy Tokyo and the Nazis, and offer visas, for life.
Who’s in it. Visas and Virtue stars Chris Tashima as Chiune 'Sempo' Sugihara, Susan Fukuda as Yukiko Sugihara, Diana Georger as Helena Rosen and Lawrence Craig as Nathan Rosen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Visas and Virtue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Visas and Virtue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Visas and Virtue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Visas and Virtue (1997)?
- In IN, Visas and Virtue is available to stream on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Visas and Virtue worth watching?
- Visas and Virtue holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Visas and Virtue?
- Visas and Virtue stars Chris Tashima, Susan Fukuda, Diana Georger, Lawrence Craig and Shizuko Hoshi.
- When was Visas and Virtue released?
- Visas and Virtue was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.