Young Woman and the Sea

Young Woman and the Sea

2024 · 129 min · EN · PG · 7.9 (432 votes)
Dir. Joachim Rønning · Starring Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain, Glenn Fleshler · Music Amelia Warner

Defy the odds.

HistoryDrama

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

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A classic tale of grit and determination. Feel the chill of the water and the warmth of unwavering support as one woman defies expectations and conquers the impossible. It's a deeply human story of triumph against the odds.

inspirationalupliftingdeterminednostalgicsteadyperiod dramabiographicalmotivationalclassicperseverancebreaking barriersfemale empowermentathleticism
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