Documentary · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 24m

Ashima

Director

Cast

Ashima Shiraishi as Self Miko Shiraishi as Self Poppo Shiraishi as Self Chris Sharma as Self Alex Honnold as Self

Crew

Kenji Tsukamoto — Director of Photography Kelly Nickels — Editor Samuel J. Rong — Editor Boston McConnaughey — Editor Victoria Chalk — Editor Dave Boyle — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Kenji Tsukamoto Director Kenji Tsukamoto Director of Photography Kelly Nickels Editor Samuel J. Rong Editor Boston McConnaughey Editor Victoria Chalk Editor Dave Boyle Producer Minji Chang Producer Roy Choi Producer Kenji Tsukamoto Producer

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