The Stone Boy

At first glance, the story for this quiet, sensitive film would seem to bear a resemblance to ORDINARY PEOPLE. But this is really about ordinary people--Montana farmers who have to cope with tragedy using strength from within and without help from a professional shrink. Director Chris Cain shows enormous talent as he leads the actors through tricky territory. Arnold (Jason Presson) and Eugene Hillerman (Dean Cain, the director's son) are brothers living on a farm in Montana. They rise early to go duck hunting, but their happy plans soon turn tragic as Eugene is accidentally shot by Arnold's gun. Arnold becomes quiet, doesn't know what to do. His brother is d...