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Climbing for Life

The first woman on the Everest summit.

2025 2 hours 10 minutes
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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?

Released

31st October 2025

7 months ago

Runtime

2 hours 10 minutes

Finishes at 4:22am

Directed by

Junji Sakamoto

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Written by

Riko Sakaguchi

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