Climbing for Life

Plot

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?

About Climbing for Life

Climbing for Life (Japanese: てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる) is a 2025 Japanese biographical film directed by Junji Sakamoto about the life of Junko Tabei. Starring Sayuri Yoshinaga as Tabei, it chronicles her historic 1975 ascent of Mount Everest, making her the first woman to do so, and follows her life as a pioneering mountaineer. It is based on her essay Life, With its Ups and Downs. It had its premiere on September 19, 2025, in the Special Screening section of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival. The film opened the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2025, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her Everest achievement.

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