Young Woman and the Sea Clip: Daisy Ridley Swims Through a Swarm of Jellyfish

Disney has dropped the first Young Woman and the Sea clip from the upcoming biographical drama, starring Star Wars vet Daisy Ridley as she brings to life Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

The video teases highlights one of the obstacles that Ridley’s Trudy will have to face in order to defy the odds. Despite the danger, she willingly swims through a swarm of red jellyfish. The film arrives in select theaters on May 31.

Check out the Young Woman and the Sea clip below (watch more trailers):

What to expect from Young Woman and the Sea?

Inspired by the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, Young Woman and the Sea is directed by Joachim R?nning from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson. It is based on Glenn Stout’s novel of the same name. The film also stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston, and Glenn Fleshler. In addition to leading the cast, Ridley is also serving as an executive producer alongside R?nning and John G. Scotti. It is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Omen and Jeff Nathanson.

“The film centers around an accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905,” reads the synopsis. “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 staggering achievement – a 21-mile trek from France to England.”

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