CLIMBING FOR LIFE | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Why we picked it

The opening night film for the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival is a grand-scale, visionary drama based on the true-life story of Junko Tabei, the legendary Japanese mountaineer who made history in 1975 as the first woman to conquer Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits. The film chronicles her arduous journey to that historical achievement and the subsequent challenges she embraced throughout her life.An exhilarating tale of bravery, humanity and perseverance, the film also recognizes the growing audience appetite for stories of female resilience, determination, and groundbreaking achievement. Popular with both Japanese critics and audiences featuring a superb cast and spectacular photography.StarringSayuri Yoshinaga, Koichi Sato, Yuki Amami, Non 2025 Climbing For Life Film Partners Dinner with your movie?Bentos will be available from a local Japanese restaruant. They can be purchased online or in-person on the day of the event. Bento sales online will close at noon on the day of the movie.Online Bento: $13 + HSTIn-person Bento: $15 + HSTDietary options: Regular (meat) Vegetarian*No exchange or refund.*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.