Only the River Knows
"A fly fishing tragedy"
Originally released in 2012. Only the River Knows is a adventure/comedy film. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lars Lenth, Rolf Nylinder, and Bård Tufte Johansen
Synopsis
The main part of the film takes place by the legendary Lethe River on New Zealand’s wild and wondrous South Island. Back in 1988, one of the most iconic fly fishers of our time, Lars Lenth, spent three months exploring the fabled river and fishing for its abnormally large trout. At night, he would sit down in a remote cabin and write down his experiences in a journal. Nearly 25 years later, the young trout bum Rolf Nylinder looses his way in the wilderness near Lethe. By chance, he finds the long-lost journal, full of insights about the very soul of fly fishing. Along with Rolf on the trip is documentarist Peter Christensen, filming their mostly failing attempts to catch trout, and Rolf’s ever-growing interest in the wisdom of the journal. The old book becomes a moral compass for Rolf, who gradually becomes more and more obsessed by the poetic adventures Lenth wrote down in a dreamy past. Destiny forces the two fly fishers together, but what will happen when their worlds collide?
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kokkaffe Conglomerate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Only the River Knows about?
The main part of the film takes place by the legendary Lethe River on New Zealand’s wild and wondrous South Island. Back in 1988, one of the most iconic fly fishers of our time, Lars Lenth, spent...
How long is Only the River Knows?
Only the River Knows has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Only the River Knows released?
Only the River Knows was released on September 30, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only the River Knows?
The main cast of Only the River Knows includes Lars Lenth, Rolf Nylinder, Bård Tufte Johansen, Mikkel Poppelhoj.