Desc: It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books: Directed by Richard Linklater. With Richard Linklater, James Goodwin, Dan Kratochvil, Linda Finney. A nameless young character goes into travels to the country, meeting some acquaintances and strangers as well, having banal conversations, dedicating his existence into daily mundane activities. Richard Linklater presents an unconventional narrative, barely composed of dialogue and consisting in observing life and actions.