Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest
Synopsis
Transcending cultural barriers and consistently going against the grain, female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa attempted to summit Everest four times in the early nineties. Although she was not allowed to attend school as a child, Pasang did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. After founding her own trekking company in Kathmandu, she blazed a trail for Nepali women via her efforts to summit Everest. Proving how big you can dream and how far you can go to achieve those dreams, she left a legacy not only for the family she has left behind, but for the myriad women following in her footsteps.
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PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Svendsen
- Original Title
- Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Nepali
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25K
- Production Studios
- Follow Your Dream Foundation, Mila Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Svendsen
Jeffrey Friedman
Christy McGill, Sharon Wood, Richard Levien
Department Leadership Roster
Christy McGill
Producer
Nancy Svendsen
Director
Sharon Wood
Producer
Richard Levien
Producer
Jeffrey Friedman
Editor
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What is Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest about?
Transcending cultural barriers and consistently going against the grain, female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa attempted to summit Everest four times in the early nineties. Although she was not allowed to attend school as a child, Pasang did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. After founding her own trekking company in Kathmandu, she blazed a trail for Nepali women via her efforts to summit Everest. Proving how big you can dream and how far you can go to achieve those dreams, she left a legacy not only for the family she has left behind, but for the myriad women following in her footsteps.
Who directed Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was directed by Nancy Svendsen.
Who stars in Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
The principal cast of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest includes Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, Marc Batard.
When was Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest released and how long is it?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
How much did Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest make at the box office?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest grossed $25K in worldwide ticket sales.