Climbing for Life
Director: Junji Sakamoto
"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?
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Cast
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
In brief
Climbing for Life (2025) is a drama film. With an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 10min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Climbing for Life online?
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How long is Climbing for Life?
Climbing for Life runs 130 minutes (2h 10min).
What rating does Climbing for Life have?
Climbing for Life has an average rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Climbing for Life from?
Climbing for Life was released in 2025.
