# Young Woman and the Sea (2024)

> A determined young swimmer challenges gendered expectations and treacherous waters to pursue a historic English Channel crossing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/549878

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Joachim Rønning
- Cast: Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain, Glenn Fleshler, Sian Clifford, Christopher Eccleston
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5177114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, rousing, warm, inspirational movie night, family viewing

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking swimmer defies the odds and makes history in a race against the sea.

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