Synopsis

Nestled in a serene mountain town within Kumamoto Prefecture lies a staircase of 3,333 stone steps. Spanning 2.1 kilometers in length, it is the longest in Japan, requiring the average adult nearly ninety minutes to ascend. Drawn to its demanding climb are individuals seeking a rigorous test of endurance, each with their own motivations. A cohort of university students undertakes the ascent, aware that graduation will scatter them to different paths. An elderly beautician climbs with apprentices