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Inspired by Banryu, the monk who first summited Japan’s iconic Mount Yari and is revered as the father of Japanese alpinism, this film follows four runners on an ambitious fastpacking journey through the heart of the Japanese Alps.

Traversing the dramatic Daikiretto Ridge and culminating in a fastest known time (FKT) attempt on Yake-Dake, an active volcano known as the "Burning Mountain", they move from hut to hut, immersing themselves in Japan’s rich mountain culture.

A story of endurance, history, and spiritual connection to the land.