The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, along with New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Encouraged by his wife Dawa, Tenzing (Genden Phuntsok) finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson (Caitríona Balfe). Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt (Willem Dafoe) that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see “Everest” as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres “Chomolungma” as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is the ascent alongside Hillary (Tom Hiddlestone), defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust - and for Tenzing, the fulfilment of both a lifelong dream and a spiritual calling.
Australia/USA/UK Jennifer Peedom 128m
