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202060 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Descent

202060 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Dutch ice freediver Kiki Bosch swims in freezing waters without a wetsuit as a form of therapy for her trauma and to inspire others.

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Dutch ice freediver Kiki Bosch swims in freezing waters without a wetsuit as a form of therapy for her trauma and to inspire others.

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Nays Baghaidirector

Nays Baghaiwriter

Stefan Andrews

Stefan Andrewscast

Mikael Koski

Mikael Koskicast

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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.

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