The Stone

When Ake's father falls gravely ill and the bills pile up, the desperate son is forced to pawn more than an heirloom: he brings his father's sacred amulet to Seng Paradise, a famed appraiser whose skill with rare artifacts is matched only by his enigmatic reputation. The appointment is supposed to be a straightforward appraisal, but the amulet's history and the weight of tradition make the encounter anything but simple. As Ake navigates hospitals, old family ties, and the indignity of bargaining over something sacred, the film traces the raw human cost of choosing survival over reverence.

Seng Paradise's verdict sets off a chain of quiet, escalating consequences that test loyalties and reveal buried secrets. The Stone blends intimate drama with simmering tension, asking how far a person will go to save a loved one and what is lost when cultural memory is reduced to currency. Richly observed performances and a moody, atmospheric style turn a modest setup into a resonant moral tale about faith, sacrifice, and the high price of hope.