The River Why is a coming-of-age drama that tells the story of Gus Orviston, a young man who grows up in a family of passionate and eccentric fly-fishermen. As a child, Gus is obsessed with fishing, spending every free moment on the river with his parents and older siblings.
However, as he grows older, Gus becomes disillusioned with his family's values, feeling suffocated and unhappy in their world of intense competition and obsession with the biggest and best catches. He decides to strike out on his own, embarking on a journey of self-discovery that takes him to a remote cabin on a river in Oregon.
There, Gus immerses himself in the natural world, fishing alone and learning about the delicate balance of ecosystems. He also begins to forge new connections with the people he meets in the small town nearby, including a beautiful and enigmatic young woman named Eddy.
Through his experiences on the river, Gus learns to find joy in the simplicities of life, and to appreciate the beauty and fragility of nature. He also discovers that love can come in unexpected forms, and that sometimes the most meaningful relationships are those that challenge us to grow and change.
At its core, The River Why is a heartfelt exploration of the power of nature to heal and transform us, and of the deep connections between individuals and their environment.