A soldier injured in Iraq arrives at a V.A. hospital where he meets a damaged Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.

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MENDING THE LINE is a bittersweet, character-driven drama that deals with the destructive elements of war and uplifting power of nature. The story centers around Colter, a young soldier injured in Iraq, who, after he arrives at a Montana V.A. hospital, meets Ike, a crusty old Vietnam veteran who sees elements of himself in Colter's self destructive behavior. Because of this connection, Ike begrudgingly agrees to teach Colter fly fishing, hoping it will help the young man deal with his physical wounds and mental trauma - something Ike has struggled with since he returned from his two tours of duty some 40 years ago. While the two veterans bond through the sport of fishing and Colter meets a local girl, Ike's sickness and emotional baggage coupled with Colter's inability to let go of his "survivor's guilt" threatens to derail not only the healing process but also their well-being. But these men are fighters by trade and just as the title comes from the action an angler must take to correct his line when the current is pulling their fly too hard, they battle to overcome their various problems and pressures to find peace while righting their pasts and presents. Think A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT meets THE MESSENGER with elements of THE KARATE KID.