Climbing for Life (2025)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: October 31, 2025
Cast
- Sayuri Yoshinaga - Junko Tabei
- Non - Junko Tabei (Adolescent)
- Yuki Amami - Etsuko Kitayama
- Koichi Sato - Masaaki Tabe
- Ryuya Wakaba - Shintaro Tabe
- Asuka Kudo - Young Masaaki Tabe
- Mizuki Kayashima - Young Etsuko Kitayama
- Misa Wada
- Wan Marui
- Wako Ando
Screenplay
- Junko Tabei (Book)
- Riko Sakaguchi (Screenplay)
Music: Goro Yasukawa
Cinematography: Norimichi Kasamatsu
Editing: Shinichi Fushima
Production: Kino Films, Dragonfly Entertainment, Kinoshita Group
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, Nepali
Original Language: ja
Keywords
based on novel or book, mountain, biography, based on true story, female protagonist, mountain climbing, mount everest, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Climbing for Life about?
- 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?
- Who directed Climbing for Life?
- Climbing for Life was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
- Who stars in Climbing for Life?
- Climbing for Life stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Yuki Amami, Koichi Sato, Ryuya Wakaba, Asuka Kudo.
- How long is Climbing for Life?
- Climbing for Life has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Climbing for Life?
- Climbing for Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Climbing for Life produced?
- Climbing for Life was produced in Japan.