Upon learning that the international community does not recognize China's ascent of Mount Everest during May 1960 owing to a lack of videographic evidence from the summit, three members on the team rally together a group of young hopefuls to reach the world's highest point.
Cinematography
Actual Nepalese locations, not green screen fakery
Practical Effects
Actors trained at altitude, suffered for authenticity
Acting
Zhang Ziyi elevates underwritten wife role to actual grief
Director
Daniel Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real 1960 Chinese expedition used a 'human ladder' technique where climbers stood on each other's shoulders at the Second Step—recreated practically here.
Released during China's 70th National Day celebrations, this was state-funded cinema competing directly with My People, My Country for patriotic box office dominance.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
CN
