what symbolism . exclaim a woman a we exit the theater after view the polish brother paean to ingmar bergman . some symbolism be there all right . but not much . northfork add up to some fine acting weaken by dreary cinematography that fail to make any coherent statement and a muddled story that irritate rather than enthralls . northfork be a town face extinction after a new hydroelectric dam go into operation . it the early to middle 1950s and a squad of identically dress state agent and all look a if they have just answer a casting call for the untouchable and have the job of relocate recalcitrant dweller who fail to appreciate both their immediate peril as well a the proffered bounty for move . an exciting anti development movie be always a possibility but let get real represent rural electrification be one of the great advance in bring decent living condition and a boosted economy in american history . dam can be build without force relocation . not in this country . but this film be less about the plight of homeowner than it be a fantastical creation of a die young boy escapist imagination . nick nolte be the priest who tend to the lad and much of what he say might have be interest if the sound be clear enough to hear . alternate between the black suited evacuation agent ( work for lakefront land when the dam create that valuable acreage ) and a phantasmagorical collection of weirdo and the film develop neither theme coherently or even interestingly . the cinematography be poor . a wash out and subdue and depressive color permeate the whole film to little dramatic purpose . there be no reason for this vast terrain to be depict so bleakly . indeed and a contrast between largely untouched natural beauty and the massive and grim solidity of the evolve dam and power plant would have be very effective . 4/10 .