A River Runs Through It is a single picture.
An article published in the Helena Independent Record in July 2000, based on recollections of people who knew both brothers, noted a number of specifics about the Macleans  notably various chronological and educational details about Paul Maclean's adult life  that differ somewhat from their portrayal in the film and novella
 Norman tells Jessie that he does not wish to leave Montana and when it becomes clear that it is because of her, her face lights up and she embraces him

