Young Woman and the Sea
7.9/10
Rating
129 min
Runtime
2024
Release Year
Joachim Rønning
Director
Cast
Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain
Quick Synopsis
Young Woman and the Sea tells the true story of Trudy Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. With the encouragement of her older sister and dedicated coaches, Trudy faced challenges including societal opposition to women in sports. Despite these obstacles, she advanced on the Olympic swimming team and successfully completed the 21-mile swim from France to England.
Detailed Synopsis of Young Woman and the Sea
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.
