Film

Ashima

2023 · 1h 24m · Documentary

One of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous age-based climbing milestones, spurred on by her number one fan and coach, her father, Poppo a retired Butoh dancer and avant-garde performer with no formal climbing experience. When these New Yorkers travel to South Africa to conquer a V14 boulder problem, father and daughter must face their interpersonal struggles in tandem with the challenging ascent.

Ashima Shiraishi

Self

Miko Shiraishi

Self

Poppo Shiraishi

Self

Chris Sharma

Self

Alex Honnold

Self

• Kenji TsukamotoDirector · Producer · Director of Photography
• Minji ChangProducer
• Roy ChoiProducer
• Dave BoyleProducer
• Naomi OsakaExecutive Producer
• Bryn MooserExecutive Producer
• Stuart DuguidExecutive Producer
• Laura Choi RaycroftExecutive Producer
• Jean TsienExecutive Producer
• David MagdaelExecutive Producer

Release date

November 12, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 24m

Rated

ALL

Genres

Documentary