Vindication Swim

Set in 1920s England, this historical drama follows Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim across the English Channel. She faces the physical challenge of the freezing water while navigating the restrictive social norms of her time. The story explores her efforts to maintain her record and legacy when a rival emerges claiming to have achieved the same feat.

The film was written and directed by Elliott Hasler. Kirsten Callaghan stars in the lead role of Mercedes Gleitze, appearing alongside John Locke, Victoria Summer, James Wilby, Douglas Hodge, and Justin Hayward. Produced in the United Kingdom by several companies including Picnik Entertainment and Relsah Films, the movie has a runtime of 94 minutes. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 247 votes.