The harrowing tale looks to capture how the human desire for adventure often backs up against the harsh and unforgiving realities of nature.
There is little more appealing to an adventurous spirit and sense of wanderlust than setting out to sail the open ocean.
Lost, injured and with little hope of rescue they must try to survive with only each other to rely upon.
These sorts of survival stories, like 127 Hours and Into the Wild, are always fascinating for what they tell us about the human spirit and the will to survive.