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River Why, The (2010)
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River Why, The (2010)

Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
April 5, 2010
Studio
Ambush Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.theriverwhy.com/
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
April 5, 2010
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
101 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Ambush Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.theriverwhy.com/
Director
Matthew Leutwyler
Producer
Kristi Denton Cohen, Matthew Leutwyler
Screenwriter
Thomas A. Cohen, John Jay Osborn Jr.
Starring
  • Zach Gilford as Gus
  • William Hurt as H2O
  • Amber Heard as Eddy
  • Kathleen Quinlan
  • Dallas Roberts

In this lyrical drama directed by Matthew Leutwyler, a young man named Gus Orviston, played with earnest intensity by Zach Gilford, finds himself at a crossroads in life. Disillusioned and seeking clarity, he abandons the comforts of his family home and the overbearing expectations of his father, a celebrated fisherman portrayed by William Hurt, to retreat to a remote Oregon cabin. There, in the solitude of the river, Gus hopes to find purpose through the simple, meditative act of fly fishing. His quiet existence is disrupted when he meets the free-spirited and enigmatic Eddy, played by Amber Heard, whose presence challenges his solitude and stirs a deep, unexpected romance. As Gus navigates the currents of his new relationship and the haunting memories of his family, including his mother played by Kathleen Quinlan and his brother portrayed by Dallas Roberts, he must confront the profound questions of what it means to truly live. Blending the serenity of nature with the turbulence of human emotion, this film is a thoughtful and moving exploration of love, loss, and the search for one's own path.