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Descent
Descent

Descent

There is a deeper peace beyond fear.

Genres

Documentary

OverView

Dutch ice freediver Kiki Bosch swims in the world's coldest waters without a wetsuit as therapy for a trauma she experienced, and to inspire others.

Others

Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

10 June 2020

Country

Australia

Cast

Kiki Bosch

Kiki Bosch

Self

Stefan Andrews

Stefan Andrews

Self

Mikael Koski

Mikael Koski

Self

Wim Hof

Wim Hof

Self (archive footage)

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