I confess to knowing nothing about rowing...truly, I know nothing. But the idea that we are not an island in this life, is one with which I concur. The other thought presented was that actions have sometimes catestrophic consequences, and I agree. In light of those ideas, this movie addresses them admirably. The cinematography of the the water, the rowboat, and the light, was in my eyes, certainly lovely. I found this to be a thought-provoking and exceptional movie. Were there things that I did not particularly admire? Sure, but overall, a good film.