Northfork is an interesting film with thought provoking images and symbolism. The most interesting symbolism I found in the film was that of snow falling into a gap in the middle of a house. The character Walter looks at the snow and knows it as important, but the film does not explain why, leaving interpretation up to the viewer. To me this seems like clear symbolism of death. Death can pop up in the middle of anything. The white snow symbolizes the purity that is death. This has further implications for Walter as a character because he is the oldest character in the film and therefore closest to death. Further he is currently at odds with an act he has to fulfill, digging up his dead wife to move her out of a flood zone. Walter demonstrates that he can handle his current state by jumping over the gap and through the snow to join his son, who represents the continuation of life.
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