Seven haunting portraits of WWII refugees motivated Akira Kitade to identify the individuals portrayed. Were they among the thousands rescued by Chiune Sugihara’s life-saving Japanese transit visas? In this account of his investigation, Kitade uncovers more saviors, including the Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk, and provides new insights about Sugihara visas.
Focusing on the stories of seven WWII refugees, Akira Kitade embarks on a quest to identify those depicted in haunting portraits. His investigation reveals whether they were among those saved by Chiune Sugihara's transit visas. Along the way, Kitade uncovers additional saviors, such as Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk, and offers fresh perspectives on the significance of Sugihara's life-saving actions, highlighting the broader network of compassion during a time of crisis.