ASHIMA follows elite rock climber Ashima Shiraishi as she travels to South Africa to attempt to become the youngest climber to master one of the world’s most challenging climbs. Accompanying Ashima is her father and coach Poppo, a former avante-garde dancer. Examining the complex relationship between immigrant parents and their children, ASHIMA is an intimate coming-of-age story about climbing, family, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Language: Japanese, English
Subtitles: Italian
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Kenji Tsukamoto
Born in Fukushima, Japan, Kenji moved to America as a child. He has been immersed in various cultures both in the United States and Japan, offering a distinct point of view in his storytelling. He found a kindred spirit in climber Ashima Shiraishi, who became the subject of his first feature film.
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