The Man Who Heard the Land

A professor on a solitary Minnesota highway hears the land's voice but struggles to understand its meaning. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he delves into the region's history, intertwining geology, Native folklore, and explorer literature. Throughout his exploration, he faces personal challenges, including the loss of his parents and a harrowing winter night stranded in an ice-fishing house. His quest to compile his findings into a book reveals deeper complexities and contradictions, leading him to confront unavoidable truths about his own life.