The River Why

Gus is a young man who leaves his family and the city of Portland to live a solitary life in a cabin by a river in the Oregon forests. Seeking to discover his own identity and a better way of fly-fishing, he isolates himself in nature to pursue the perfect rainbow trout. His quiet existence is eventually interrupted by the arrival of a woman named Eddy, who also shares a passion for fishing.

The drama and romance was directed by Matthew Leutwyler, following his 2007 film Unearthed and preceding his 2015 project Uncanny. The screenplay was written by Thomas A. Cohen, and the film was produced by Leutwyler and Kristi Denton Cohen. The cast features Zach Gilford as Gus, Amber Heard as Eddy, and William Hurt as H2O, with a total of 24 credited performers.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 4,100 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 5.3/10 from 88 votes.