Climbing for Life

Film

Climbing for Life

10/ 10· 12025130 min

The first woman on the Everest summit.

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

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Climbing for Life runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in Climbing for Life?
Climbing for Life stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Ryuya Wakaba, Koichi Sato, Asuka Kudo.

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