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Teppen no Muko ni Anata ga Iru

CLIMBING FOR LIFE

てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる

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Release Date: October, 31st, 2025

Running Time: 130 min

Genre: Drama , Feature

Color: Color

Screening Format: -

Screen Size: -

Sound Processing: -

[ Directed by ]

SAKAMOTO Junji

[ Cast ]

[ Story ]

Based on a true story of a powerful Japanese mountaineer, JUNKO TABEI, who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest.
In 1975, a woman made her way to the summit of Mount Everest. Her name is Junko. She became the first woman in history to conquer the world's highest summit. Her glorious achievement captivated the world, casting a radiant light but also a deep shadow on her friends and family. In her later years, even though she was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Junko continued to challenge the mountains throughout her life. What did Junko last see beyond the top?

[ Official Site ]

https://www.teppen-movie.jp

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

2025 Tokyo International Film Festival, Opening
2025 San Sebastian International Film Festival, Official Selection
2025 Hawaii International Film Festival, Panorama / Spotlight on Japan

[ Contact (International) ]

Kino Films Co., Ltd.
International Department
29F, Shinjuku I-land Tower, 6-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1329
tel: +81 3 6459 2998
fax: +81 3 5908 2232
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.kinofilms.jp

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