Climbing for Life_
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?
Starring
Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Yuki Amami
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Climbing for Life was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
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...
Climbing for Life is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 10m.
CAST (18)
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Junko Tabei
Non
Junko Tabei (Adolescent)
Yuki Amami
Etsuko Kitayama
Koichi Sato
Masaaki Tabe
Ryuya Wakaba
Shintaro Tabe
Asuka Kudo
Young Masaaki Tabe
Mizuki Kayashima
Young Etsuko Kitayama
Misa Wada
Wan Marui
Wako Ando
Nakai Chisato
EO
Erika Osanai
Masaki Miura
Yuta Kanai
Shinsuke Kato
Yusaku Mori
Maki Hamada
Koshiro Asami
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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?
How long is Climbing for Life?
Climbing for Life has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in Climbing for Life?
The cast of Climbing for Life includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Yuki Amami, Koichi Sato, Ryuya Wakaba.
What is the rating of Climbing for Life?
Climbing for Life has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
