Climbing for Life

2025Directed by Junji Sakamoto

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Released: October 31, 2025
Runtime: 2h 10m

About Climbing for Life

Drama

Synopsis

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
Writers: Junko Tabei
Riko Sakaguchi
Original title: てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる

Principal cast

In billing order

Sayuri YoshinagaJunko Tabe
NonYoung Junko Tabe
Ryuya WakabaShintaro Tabe
Koichi SatoMasaaki Tabe
Asuka KudoYoung Masaaki Tabe
Fumino KimuraNorie Tabe

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