
Film
Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
Defy the odds.
Drama, History· Directed by Joachim Rønning· 129 min
Overview
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.
Connections
Top billing
- Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle
- Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Meg Ederle
- Stephen Graham as Bill Burgess
- Kim Bodnia as Henry Ederle
- Jeanette Hain as Gertrude Ederle