Climbing for Life
てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる
“The first woman on the Everest summit.”
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画『てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる』予告篇｜10月31日(金)全国公開Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-11
Top Cast
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Sayuri Yoshinaga
Junko Tabe
Non
Young Junko Tabe
Ryuya Wakaba
Shintaro Tabe
Koichi Sato
Masaaki Tabe
Asuka Kudo
Young Masaaki Tabe
Fumino Kimura
Norie Tabe
Wan Marui
Hiroe Iwata
Wako Ando
Risako Shimizu
Nakai Chisato
Kaoruko Maruyama
Misa Wada
Ryoko Arai
Yuki Amami
Etsuko Kitayama
Mizuki Kayashima
Young Etsuko Kitayama
Erika Osanai
Masaki Miura
Yuta Kanai
Shinsuke Kato
Yusaku Mori
Maki Hamada
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junji Sakamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Riko Sakaguchi
- Original Score
- Goro Yasukawa
- Original Title
- てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Nepali, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Kino Films, Dragonfly Entertainment, Kinoshita Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junji Sakamoto
Riko Sakaguchi, Junko Tabei
Goro Yasukawa
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Shinichi Fushima
Naoya Kinoshita, Yumiko Takebe, Rioko Tominaga
Department Leadership Roster
Junji Sakamoto
Director
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Director of Photography
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Rioko Tominaga
Producer
Keiji Shirakura
Visual Effects Supervisor
Akito Okimura
Visual Effects Supervisor
Riko Sakaguchi
Screenplay
Goro Yasukawa
Original Music Composer
Ryo Sugimoto
Production Design
Mitsuru Otsuka
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Climbing for Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Climbing for Life includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Ryuya Wakaba, Koichi Sato, Asuka Kudo.
When was Climbing for Life released and how long is it?
Climbing for Life was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Climbing for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Climbing for Life was composed by Goro Yasukawa.
Is Climbing for Life based on a book or true story?
Climbing for Life is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Junko Tabei".