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Climbing for Life

"The first woman on the Everest summit."

2025-10-31
10
ja 130m
Drama
In 1975, a woman reached the summit of Mount Everest: Junko, the first woman in history to reach the world's highest peak. Junko's unforgettable feat stunned the world, bringing her into the spotlight but casting a huge shadow over her friends and family. Despite being diagnosed with a terminal illness in her final years, Junko continued to challenge the mountains. What was the last thing she saw beyond the summit?

Director

Junji Sakamoto

Assistant Director

Akihiro Onodera

Lighting Technician

Koichi Watanabe

Director of Photography

Norimichi Kasamatsu

Editor

Shinichi Fushima

Makeup & Hair

Kyoko Toyokawa

based on novel or book mountain biography based on true story female protagonist mountain climbing mount everest based on real person

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies

  • Kino Films
  • Dragonfly Entertainment
  • Kinoshita Group

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