UMFF 2024. 9. 27 - 10. 1

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Ashima

Ashima

Asian Premiere
  • USA
  • 2023
  • 87min
  • Documentary
  • color

Schedule

Coming Soon
  • 09.28 SAT23:59
    Alps Cinema 3
  • 09.29 SUN13:30
    Alps Cinema 2

SYNOPSIS

A year in the life of 13-year-old elite rock climber Ashima Shiraishi as she balances fame, career, and trying to be a regular kid. 

NOTE

Ashima is a story of perseverance, determination & family. Ashima represents what can be done when we put our all into our passions, and the sometimes difficult but worthwhile lessons learned along the way. Kenji Tsukamoto, Director 

Photo

Director

Kenji Tsukamoto

Born in Fukushima, Japan, Kenji moved to America as a child where his family relocated frequently across the country. As a third culture kid, Kenji found a kindred spirit in the world renowned climber Ashima Shiraishi. 

Credit

Producer
Minji Chang
Cast
Ashima Shiraishi, Miko Shiraishi, Poppo Shiraishi, Chris Sharma
Cinematography
Kenji Tsukamoto
Editor
Samuel J. Rong, Victoria Chalk, Kelly Nickels, Boston McConnaughey
Music
TOKiMONSTA & Travis Stewart
Sound
Stephen Urata