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Climbing for Life

20252h 10mJunji Sakamoto

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"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?

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookMountainBiographyBased On True StoryFemale ProtagonistMountain ClimbingMount EverestBased On Real Person

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What is Climbing for Life (2025) 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…

Who stars in Climbing for Life?

Climbing for Life stars Sayuri Yoshinaga (Junko Tabe), Non (Young Junko Tabe), Ryuya Wakaba (Shintaro Tabe), Koichi Sato (Masaaki Tabe), Asuka Kudo (Young Masaaki Tabe). The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto.

How long is Climbing for Life?

Climbing for Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2025.

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