Movie

Climbing to Spring (2014)

• June 14, 2014
• 1h 56m

• Drama

“An alpine story of family, determination and destiny.”

Overview

Toru grew up in alpine countryside around Mount Tate. As a child, he resented the yearly trek up the mountain with his father to prepare their mountain hut for the summer season of climbers. When Toru grows up, he leaves his hometown and enters the working world as a stock trader. One day, Toru receives word that his father has passed away. He returns to Mount Tate once again, and becomes conscious of a new calling. But, does Toru have what it takes to follow in his father’s footsteps?

Director

Daisaku Kimura

Writers

Ryōhei Sasamoto, Daisaku Kimura, Tomoyuki Takimoto, Toshimasa Miyamura

Starring

Kenichi Matsuyama, Yu Aoi, Sosuke Ikematsu