Climbing to Spring

Climbing to Spring

An alpine story of family, determination and destiny.

2014 · 116 min · ★ 8.4 · Drama

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?

Directed by Daisaku Kimura · Written by Daisaku Kimura

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