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In 1985, mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates attempt to climb the formidable Siula Grande in Peru. During their descent, a fall leaves Simpson with severe injuries, presenting Yates with a harrowing decision. Faced with the prospect of his own demise, Yates must confront a difficult choice: continue the descent and risk his own life, or cut the rope tethering him to his injured partner. The ordeal tests the limits of survival and the bonds of friendship against the backdrop of the dangerous mountain.

In 1985, mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates attempt to climb the formidable Siula Grande in Peru. During their descent, a fall leaves Simpson with severe injuries, presenting Yates with a harrowing decision. Faced with the prospect of his own demise, Yates must confront a difficult choice: continue the descent and risk his own life, or cut the rope tethering him to his injured partner. The ordeal tests the limits of survival and the bonds of friendship against the backdrop of the dangerous mountain.

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Zuhanás a csendbe Tocando o Vazio Czekajac na Joe لمس کردن خلأ تماس نزدیک Sturz ins Leere 冰峰168小时 Touching the Void - Uma História de Sobrevivência La morte sospesa Pad do ticha Touching the Void (Tocando el vacío) La Mort suspendue Касаясь пустоты Czekając na Joe Pád do ticha לגעת באינסוף Over de Rand Atingerea nimicului Boşluğa Dokunmak Докосване до пустотата 運命を分けたザイル 터칭 더 보이드 攀越冰峰 Αγγίζοντας το κενό لمس خلأ

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