Young Woman and the Sea
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Young Woman and the Sea

Defy the odds.

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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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.

Released May 31, 2024

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

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

Glenn Fleshler

Glenn Fleshler

James Sullivan

Sian Clifford

Sian Clifford

Charlotte 'Eppy' Epstein

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Jabez Wolffe

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