Filmed entirely on and along the Clearwater River in North Central Idaho, this movie has a production value that cannot be duplicated anywhere. This is a film about life--real life--and the coming of age. The story chronicles the friendship of a boy and girl in the Depression Era as they grow to maturity in America. This is a movie of struggle and harsh reality. It is a story of friendship and loyalty, mixed with humor. It examines the strength true friends can give to one another - miracles brought about by normal people.
It brings to life scenes of a gentle flowing river, an old barn in a meadow, the excitement of a new dress, a small town dance, bluegrass music floating through the air, and the struggle to create a life filled with meaning in a hard knocks world.
