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Apr 9, 2010 · A young man leaves his family to pursue his passion for fly-fishing and find himself and love. Based on a novel by David James Duncan, the film stars Zach Gilford, Amber Heard, William Hurt and Dallas Roberts.
- (3.9K)
- Drama, Romance
- Matthew Leutwyler
- 2010-04-09
The River Why is a 1983 novel by David James Duncan. While it starts off as a fishing story, The River Why turns into the story of a young person struggling to come to grips with the modern world. Plot summary. A coming-of-age story narrated by Gus Orviston, a high school graduate and the oldest son in a fishing-crazed family.
- David James Duncan
- 1983
The River Why is a 2010 American independent drama film directed by Matthew Leutwyler. It is an adaptation of the 1983 Sierra Club novel of the same name by David James Duncan [1] and stars Zach Gilford, William Hurt and Amber Heard.
- David James Duncan
- 1983
Jan 1, 1983 · David James Duncan. 4.22. 11,803 ratings1,092 reviews. Flyfishing genius Gus Orviston, seeking refuge from his stuffy, world-famous father and ripsnorting cowgirl mother, embarks on a reluctant quest for meaning that leads him to an astonishing task.
- (11.8K)
- Paperback
Gus, a city dweller, moves to the wilderness to pursue his passion for fishing and find himself. He meets Ma, a mysterious woman who helps him discover his true nature and happiness.
- (46)
- David Nusair
- PG-13
- Matthew Leutwyler
The River Why is a 2010 American independent drama film directed by Matthew Leutwyler. It is an adaptation of the 1983 Sierra Club novel of the same name by David James Duncan and stars Zach Gilford, William Hurt and Amber Heard.