Climbing for Life(2025)
てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる
The first woman on the Everest summit.
Climbing for Life 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?
Climbing for Life (2025) is a drama film directed by Junji Sakamoto, released on October 31, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Ryuya Wakaba and Koichi Sato. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Junji Sakamoto
- Writers:
- Junko Tabei, Riko Sakaguchi
- Producers:
- Rioko Tominaga
- Cinematographer:
- Norimichi Kasamatsu
- Composer:
- Goro Yasukawa
- Production:
- Kino Films, Dragonfly Entertainment, Kinoshita Group
- Status:
- Released
Climbing for Life (2025) Trailer
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Trailer
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Teaser
Climbing for Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Junko Tabe
Non
as Young Junko Tabe
Ryuya Wakaba
as Shintaro Tabe
Koichi Sato
as Masaaki Tabe
Asuka Kudo
as Young Masaaki Tabe
Fumino Kimura
as Norie Tabe
Wan Marui
as Hiroe Iwata
Wako Ando
as Risako Shimizu
Nakai Chisato
as Kaoruko Maruyama
Misa Wada
as Ryoko Arai
Yuki Amami
as Etsuko Kitayama
Mizuki Kayashima
as Young Etsuko Kitayama
Key crew
Directed by Junji Sakamoto, written by Junko Tabei and Riko Sakaguchi, produced by Rioko Tominaga.
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Climbing for Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Climbing for Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Climbing for Life online?
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Climbing for Life (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Climbing for Life?
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The main cast of Climbing for Life (2025) includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Non, Ryuya Wakaba, Koichi Sato and Asuka Kudo. The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Climbing for Life released?
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Climbing for Life was released on October 31, 2025 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Climbing for Life worth watching?
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Climbing for Life (2025) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Climbing for Life?
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