A daring Italian prisoner of war embarks on a treacherous climb up 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya, driven by a sense of honor and a desire to plant the Italian flag on the summit. Meanwhile, the relentless British camp commander is hot on his heels, fueled by his own sense of duty and a romantic rivalry with the Italian soldier.
The Ascent
A daring Italian prisoner-of-war risks everything to escape British captivity and undertake a perilous climb to the summit of Mt. Kenya, triumphantly claiming the mountain's peak for his country.
