The Sensei
Synopsis
Forty-three-year-old Yuji Hirayama is one of the great legends of modern climbing. Near retirement, he plans one big swan-song mission to complete a project, one of his hardest ever, at the spectacular summit of Mount Kinabalu, on the island of Borneo. But first he must find the right partner. Enter Daniel Woods, the young American boulderer who is one of the strongest humans in the climbing world, but lacks mountain experience. Daniel-San travels to Japan to prove himself worthy of Hirayama's mentorship, and the unlikely duo team up for the expedition of a lifetime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Brett Lowell
- Original Title
- The Sensei
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
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Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Brett Lowell
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What is The Sensei about?
Forty-three-year-old Yuji Hirayama is one of the great legends of modern climbing. Near retirement, he plans one big swan-song mission to complete a project, one of his hardest ever, at the spectacular summit of Mount Kinabalu, on the island of Borneo. But first he must find the right partner. Enter Daniel Woods, the young American boulderer who is one of the strongest humans in the climbing world, but lacks mountain experience. Daniel-San travels to Japan to prove himself worthy of Hirayama's mentorship, and the unlikely duo team up for the expedition of a lifetime.
Who directed The Sensei?
The Sensei was directed by Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Brett Lowell.
Who stars in The Sensei?
The principal cast of The Sensei includes Yuji Hirayama, Daniel Woods.
When was The Sensei released and how long is it?
The Sensei was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 41m.