Climbing for Life

Name: Climbing for Life
Director: Junji Sakamoto
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-10-31
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Ryuya Wakaba, Koichi Sato, Asuka Kudo

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2025 · 130 min · Drama · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

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?

Directed by Junji Sakamoto

Cast

Sayuri Yoshinaga — Junko Tabe
Non — Young Junko Tabe
Ryuya Wakaba — Shintaro Tabe
Koichi Sato — Masaaki Tabe
Asuka Kudo — Young Masaaki Tabe