Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

2024•1h 44m•7.5/10

Documentary

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7.5/10(29)

A Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.

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Production

SK Global Entertainment, OBB Pictures, Avocados & Coconuts, MakeMake, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Lhakpa Sherpa

Lhakpa Sherpa

Self

Shiny Dijmarescu

Self

Sunny Dijmarescu

Self

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