Daida Ruano documentary for Rakuten TV

Daida Ruano documentary joins the line up…

In honour of World Cancer Day on February 4th, Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s streaming platforms, will release the Goya-nominated documentary Daida: Back to the Ocean, available for free in UK, Spain, France, Italy and Germany as part of their Rakuten TV Originals.

The film tells the extraordinary journey of Daida Ruano, an 18-time world windsurfing champion, as she battles her greatest challenge: ovarian cancer.

Directed by Pablo Ramírez Bolaños, Daida: Back to the Ocean offers an intimate and powerful look at how the athlete confronted a life-altering diagnosis that threatened not only her life but also her most personal dream. The documentary is celebrated for its emotional depth and impact, earning a nomination for Best Documentary Short Film at the prestigious Goya Awards in Spain.

Daida Ruano’s journey resonates far beyond the world of sports, delivering an inspiring message of courage and perseverance. As she faces one of life’s greatest adversaries, the documentary captures her unwavering spirit and her deep connection to the ocean that has defined her career and identity.

Boosting awareness on World Cancer Day with Daida sees the documentary available for free streaming on Rakuten TV starting February 4, 2025.

“To help raise visibility and awareness for World Cancer Day, Rakuten TV is making the documentary available for free in its AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) section. This initiative ensures that this powerful story can reach as many viewers as possible. World Cancer Day is an international effort to promote awareness, enhance education, and inspire action in the global fight against cancer.” – Rakuten TV