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Mending the Line

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A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 06/16/2023
4/5
The drama captures the way two wounded warriors from opposite worlds can overcome trauma, find comfort in nature and, potentially, mend themselves. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Variety 06/10/2023
[It] has a rote TV-movie look and a few bland and rambling passages. But it delivers a truth about those who have served, about the reality of the demons that can linger in them, that’s tough and moving. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 06/08/2023
The movie is worth a look for its lovely and magical fly-fishing sequences and stirring Big Sky vistas (shout out to cinematographer Eve Cohen), as well as its strong cast... Go to Full Review
David Parkinson Radio Times Apr 1
3/5
Heedfully directed by Joshua Caldwell, this is a sincere attempt to understand the psychological torment experienced by so many combat veterans. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) 05/20/2024
3 stars
This is a heart-touching film about veterans helping veterans. Go to Full Review
Jesse Hassenger Decider 03/28/2024
Over and over, the decision to repeatedly linger in the moment feels like it’s being made out of caution rather than actual effectiveness. Go to Full Review
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Samuel M 06/17/2023 Great acting. Beautiful settings, Wonderful message See more Michael 06/14/2023 It was a real delight. See more livingston1999 06/14/2023 Great look into after effects of combat and the opportunities to treat the wounds of war. And they used some legit Marines (thank you Hollywood!). See more Lisa P 06/13/2023 Full of heart and hope! I loved it! See more Sue 06/12/2023 Fine acting, beautiful scenery, perhaps a little too slow. See more Bob T. 06/11/2023 Very moving and enlightening experience. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
Director
Joshua Caldwell
Producer
Kelly McKendry, Scott MacLeod, Carl Effenson, Joshua Caldwell, Stephen Camelio
Screenwriter
Stephen Camelio
Distributor
Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co
U.S. Marine Corps Entertainment & Media, CKM Entertainment, Sony Pictures, August Point Productions, ArtImage Entertainment, U.S. Department Of Defense, US Navy
Rating
R (Some Violent Images|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 9, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$377.9K
Runtime
2h 2m
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