K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers 2026
Documentary
Synopsis
Two renowned Japanese alpinists, Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima died on K2 in July 2024 while attempting a new route on the fearful West Face. Why did they risk everything on Earth's second-highest peak? Why do we climb mountains? Their own footage reveals the courage and legacy behind the climb.
Crew & cast
Director Moe Wada
Cast Bill Sullivan, Hiraide Kazuya, Nakajima Kenro
Release timeline
| Digital | 2026-05-09 NR | Released internationally by NHK World Japan |