Camille shows up just then and, afraid of a scandal, makes the suicide look like a murder. He's is interested in watching these small town folks work together in a time of crisis.
Fishing is a science and a religion here.
The whole town knows about Willis' penchant for Wild Turkey whiskey and pretends not to know. Everyone knows everyone and everyone respects everyone. It's a wonderful, warm portrait of a small town and its inner mechanics. The movie lapses a little bit with some of its characters, like Camille, Jason, and Cora, who are all just a little too clueless. Fortunately, competent acting and tight direction smooth out these wrinkles.