Climbing for Life

This drama follows the life of Junko, who became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1975. While her historic achievement earned her global fame, it created significant tension and strain for her family and friends. Even after receiving a terminal medical diagnosis in her later years, she remained determined to continue climbing mountains.

The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto, following his previous works KT and Okiku and the World. It was produced in Japan by Kino Films, Dragonfly Entertainment, and the Kinoshita Group, with a screenplay written by Riko Sakaguchi and produced by Rioko Tominaga. The cast features Sayuri Yoshinaga in the title role of Junko Tabe, with Non portraying the character in her youth. Other cast members include Wakaba Ryuuya, Koichi Sato, Asuka Kudo, and Fumino Kimura.