Ashima
Synopsis
One of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous age-based climbing milestones, spurred on by her number one fan and coach, her father, Poppo a retired Butoh dancer and avant-garde performer with no formal climbing experience. When these New Yorkers travel to South Africa to conquer a V14 boulder problem, father and daughter must face their interpersonal struggles in tandem with the challenging ascent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Tsukamoto
- Original Title
- Ashima
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- XTR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Tsukamoto
Kenji Tsukamoto
Samuel J. Rong, Boston McConnaughey, Victoria Chalk
Laura Choi Raycroft, Bryn Mooser, Stuart Duguid, Naomi Osaka, Minji Chang
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Tsukamoto
Director
Samuel J. Rong
Editor
Minji Chang
Producer
Roy Choi
Producer
Dave Boyle
Producer
Kenji Tsukamoto
Director of Photography
Boston McConnaughey
Editor
Kenji Tsukamoto
Producer
Victoria Chalk
Editor
Kelly Nickels
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ashima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ashima about?
One of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous age-based climbing milestones, spurred on by her number one fan and coach, her father, Poppo a retired Butoh dancer and avant-garde performer with no formal climbing experience. When these New Yorkers travel to South Africa to conquer a V14 boulder problem, father and daughter must face their interpersonal struggles in tandem with the challenging ascent.
Who directed Ashima?
Ashima was directed by Kenji Tsukamoto.
Who stars in Ashima?
The principal cast of Ashima includes Ashima Shiraishi, Miko Shiraishi, Poppo Shiraishi, Chris Sharma, Alex Honnold.
When was Ashima released and how long is it?
Ashima was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.