Exemplification of (an attempt) at capitalist originary accumulation. As in "Lone Star" (John Sayles), old remains are discovered in the field and the following is the reason why bones ended in such a place. The setting is somewhat similar to Lucrecia Marte's "Zama" and its slow and methodical historic reconstruction. This time is post-colonial and filmed in Academy ratio (1.33:1), emphasizing the non-epic nature of the story. Two migrants in the American Northwest of the early 19th century are trying to make their own fortune. One has the smarts, the other the qualities of the value-producing artisan. But they lack capital, so they must steal. Is this their only choice? The tale itself is simple, and after a long and tedious beginning it becomes somewhat engrossing, but the wait makes it inaccessible to the same public that would benefit the most from the understanding of the basic mechanics of capitalism and capital ownership. It is a shame because there are many beautiful elements in this film, from the authenticity to the great acting. Recommended with reservation.
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