Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd, Edie McClurg, Stephen Shellen, Susan Traylor

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing." – Norman Maclean, narrating

Why watch this? We're harkened back to a simpler time, and the lure of fly fishing in Montana.

Plot Summary: Based on Norman Maclean's semi-autobiographical novella, the film follows two brothers, Norman and Paul Maclean, growing up in rural Montana in the early 20th century under the strict but loving guidance of their Presbyterian minister father. While both share a passion for the art of fly-fishing, their personalities and choices lead them down divergent paths, with the reserved Norman pursuing academics and a stable life, while the rebellious Paul embraces a more unpredictable and reckless existence as a journalist.

Dad's Preview: The story follows two brothers through their lives. The younger, Paul, is a free spirit, who often lands in trouble, much to the consternation of their stern father, the town's Presbyterian minister. The older, Norman, leaves to attend college at Dartmouth. When Norman returns six years later, he fins Paul in more trouble than he can handle. Please take the time to watch this lovely, poignant, bittersweet film. You will laugh, and cry, but it's worth the tears.  

Jake Eberts, Robert Redford, Patrick Markey; Columbia Pictures