Every year, over a thousand climbers try to reach the summit of Mount Everest, with the annual record for successful attempts currently standing at 633. But of that number, nearly half were Sherpas - the mountain's unsung heroes. Yet the Sherpa community has remained secretive about their nation, culture and experiences living in the shadow of the world's highest mountain. Now, for the first time, they open the door into their world. Without the expertise of the Sherpas, only the hardiest and most skilful climbers would succeed. Every day they risk their lives for the safety of others, yet they seek neither glory nor reward, preferring to stay in the background. Following the stories of four such Sherpas - Phurba, Ngima, Ngima Tenji and Gelu - this film reveals the reality of their daily lives, not just up the mountain, but with their families after they return home.
A triangle story. First of all, there's Daisy, the stunning transvestite, looking for his own identity. Then, Hurry Up, the communication streaker on roller skates, moving just to keep moving, unable to sleep and rest, driven by the wish to incite discussions or feelings. And here is Mickey, the pub journalist who believes in social climbing and goes to pieces because of it. In order to make his life bearable, he runs away to the infantile world of Mickey Mouse...
