Young Woman and the Sea

IMDb 7.9 2024 • 129 min • HistoryDrama

Director

Joachim Rønning

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley Trudy Ederle
Tilda Cobham-Hervey
Tilda Cobham-Hervey Meg Ederle
Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham Bill Burgess
Kim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia Henry Ederle
Jeanette Hain
Jeanette Hain Gertrude Ederle