NON attended the completion preview screening for the film “Teppen no Mukou ni Anataga Iru,” which opens nationwide on October 31.

 

The premiere screening for “Teppen no Mukou ni Anataga Iru” was held.

Before an audience of 2,000 people who had eagerly awaited the film's completion, the cast members shared their thoughts on the project.

Facing an “Everest” banner measuring 8.849m × 15m—a nod to the world's highest peak at 8,849m—the entire cast walked together down a 12.4m silver runway commemorating Sayuri Yoshinaga's 124th film, marking the start of the stage greeting.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Yoshinaga expressed gratitude to the audience and the Tabei family who inspired the film, stating simply, “I'm truly happy” to have reached this day.

Amami also shared her joy at the film's completion, stating, “My feelings for the character mirrored my feelings for Ms. Yoshinaga, so I could truly empathize while acting. I'm very happy the film is finished.” Sato added, “It's a film where you can feel the kindness, so I hope you leave with your hearts enriched.” “It's a work that gave me courage too, so I hope it reaches everyone” (NON), “It's a film that will send you home with wonderful feelings, so please look forward to it” (Kudo),

“I'm very happy to have participated in a work that will surely be loved going forward” (Kimura), “It was a grueling shoot, but I'm relieved we made it to this day without injury” (Wakaba), and “I think it's a wonderful film that warms the heart, so I'd be happy if you leave feeling the same way” (Kashima). Each shared comments reflecting their confidence in the film. Director Sakamoto greeted the audience, stating, “As this is the first film produced by the Kinoshita Group featuring Ms. Sayuri Yoshinaga, I poured my heart into it.”

 

 

During the cast discussion about portraying their youth, Non shared, “Since I had to embody both Junko Tabei and Ms. Yoshinaga, I focused on how to express that. I consciously tried to capture even a hint of the magnetic pull in Ms. Yoshinaga's eyes.” She then recalled Yoshinaga's surprise visit to the wrap-up in Toyama: “Ms. Yoshinaga came alone, and the whole set's energy shot up. I felt rewarded, and she hugged me saying ‘Good work.’ The chocolate she gave me tasted especially delicious.” Yoshinaga also shared an episode revealing her deep passion for the film: “I'd wanted to visit for a long time but couldn't make it. On the final day, I jumped on the bullet train and went. Seeing everyone working so hard really moved me.”

Furthermore, announcements of selections for international film festivals keep coming in.

Following the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the film has been selected for the Ulsan Mountain Film Festival in South Korea starting September 26th, the Hawaii International Film Festival starting October 16th, and as the opening film for the Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27th!

＜Film Festival Information＞

■The 10th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF)

Venue: Ulsan, Ulju, South Korea　　September 26 (Fri) - September 30 (Tue), 2025

Screening Date: September 28, 14:30　Panelist: Shinya Tabei

*Korea's first international mountain film festival dedicated to introducing and promoting films and culture related to mountains, adventure, exploration, nature, and the environment.

■45th Hawaii International Film Festival

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA October 16 (Thu) - October 26 (Sun), 2025

*As a pioneer of international film art in the Asia-Pacific region, it aims to discover new talent, promote career development through innovative educational programs, and foster cultural exchange through film art. It is a gathering place for outstanding film professionals, emerging artists, and film enthusiasts from around the world.

 

■Teppen no Mukou ni Anataga Iru Official Trailer

 

【Work Overview】
■Title：Teppen no Mukou ni Anata ga Iru
■Release：October 31, 2025
■Film Distribution：Kino Films 
■Official WebSite：https://www.teppen-movie.jp/

【STORY】
In 1975, a woman is on her way to the summit of Mount Everest. Step by step, she steadily made her way to the summit, and her name was Junko Tabe.
At 16:30 Japan time, Junko became the first woman to conquer the world's highest peak, a feat that stunned the world and cast a deep shadow over Junko as well as her friends and family.
In her later years, despite being told that she had little time left to live, Junko continued to challenge herself in the mountains with a cheerful smile, bringing her family, friends, and others around her into her life, saying, "It's when times are tough that I smile.
As a mountaineer, a mother, a wife, and a human being, Junko was always ready to share her life with her family and friends.
What did Junko see beyond the “top” at the end of her life?

【Credit & Billing】

Cast：Sayuri Yoshinaga
NON
Fumino Kimura, Ryuya Wakaba
Asuka Kudo／Mizuki Kayashima
Yuki Amami／Koichi Sato
Director：Junji Sakamoto
Script：Riko Sakaguchi 　Music：Goro Yasukawa
Original Story: Junko Tabei,"Jinsei, yama ari "tokidoki" tani ari" (USHIO PUBLISHING CO.,LTD.)
executive producer：Naoya Kinoshita
Production: “Teppen no Mukou ni Anata ga Iru” Production Committee, Kinoshita Group, The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Yomiuri Shimbun , The Hochi Shimbun
Film Production：Kino Films / Dragonfly

Distributor: Kino Films

Cooperation: Junko Tabei Foundation

©2025 “Teppen no Mukou ni Anata ga Iru” Production Committee