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The River Why
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The River Why

2010-04-09 · 101 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · Romance

A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.

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Directors
Matthew Leutwyler
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United States of America
Status
Released

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William HurtWilliam HurtH2O
Amber HeardAmber HeardEddy
Zach GilfordZach GilfordGus
Dallas RobertsDallas RobertsTitus
Gattlin GriffithGattlin GriffithBill Bob
Daniel NelsonYoung Gus
Nikki DeLoachNikki DeLoachMa jeune
Kathleen QuinlanKathleen QuinlanMa
William DevaneWilliam DevaneDutch Hines
Drew BarriosSecurity Guard
Gabby BrooksPilgrim at Halloween Party
Keagan Brooks
Landon BrooksLandon BrooksSoldier at Halloween Party
Natasha DuvallGirl in Park
Evan GeerBar patron
Breanna Aleigh GrimesMarlene
David Richard HeathRalph Eaton
Alex HurtAlex HurtYoung H20
Catherine LassesenPolitician's Wife
Christopher McCaffertyExhibition Attendee

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