In May 1960, a team of four Chinese climbers, the China Everest Climbing Commando, launches their fifth attempt to conquer the notoriously challenging "second step" of Mount Everest, their fourth previous attempts having taken a toll on their physical strength.
The Climbers
A team of skilled Chinese climbers, the China Everest Climbing Commando, faces the ultimate challenge as they attempt to conquer the treacherous Everest, pushing through past setbacks and physical exhaustion to achieve their goal.