The River (1984)

Overview

Tom and Mae Garvey, a determined couple from Tennessee, face relentless flooding that threatens their farm. Their struggles intensify as they confront a greedy land developer and a local corporation aiming to seize their property. While Mae manages the home front, caring for their children and maintaining the crops, Tom takes a job as a scab at a steel mill. His efforts are driven by a fierce desire to keep their land intact, showcasing their resilience in the face of both nature’s wrath and human greed.