Sat Jun 20 2026

4:00 PM (Doors 3:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

All Ages

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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.

Starring
Sayuri Yoshinaga, Koichi Sato, Yuki Amami, Non

© 2025 "Climbing For Life" Film Partners

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

CLIMBING FOR LIFE | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

  • TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

    Film

    The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.

CLIMBING FOR LIFE | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Sat Jun 20 2026 4:00 PM

(Doors 3:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto ON
  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

All Ages

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.

Starring
Sayuri Yoshinaga, Koichi Sato, Yuki Amami, Non

© 2025 "Climbing For Life" Film Partners

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

Film

The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.