Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:2012-03-09
Duration:107 min
Director:Lasse Hallström
Actors:Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Amr Waked
Production:BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council, Kudos, Davis Films

Overview:

A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

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