The Stone Boy

A quiet, heavy portrait of a family frozen by grief, told with restrained emotion and long silences that linger.

Directed by

Christopher Cain

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close

Tagline

In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.

Overview

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, guilt, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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