[2] The title is taken from the repeated line of William Whiting's famous hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" traditionally sung following a loss at sea.

Now completely ostracized, he sets out himself on the ocean with a makeshift raft and spear to locate Michael, using bait fish as a lure, but finds nothing.

The film was shot in Gourdon, Aberdeenshire[3][4] and editing of the first cut was carried out in Paul Wright's native Fife and continued in London.

[6] Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian rated it 3/5, comparing it to Bashing (2005) directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, and calling it "a striking film from a valuable new talent.

"[6] Mark Kermode called it an "affecting and atmospheric fable", praising Kate Dickie's performance as "extraordinary" and likewise that of Michael Smiley.