Young Woman and the Sea — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Joachim Rønning

• 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
• Glenn Fleshler
  as James Sullivan