When a young girl's mother goes off to the Middle East for migration work and disappears she is confronted with unendurable circumstances of eviction, overdue tuition, grocer's ultimatum which forces her to become a house maid.
In The Story of a Rock, we follow the harrowing journey of a teenage girl who moves to a bustling city slum after her mother departs for migration work in the Middle East. Left to manage her mother's responsibilities, she must care for her younger siblings while grappling with the harsh realities of poverty.When her mother fails to send the promised financial support, the girl faces escalating challenges: eviction threats, overdue school tuition, and a stern ultimatum from a local grocer. In a desperate bid to make ends meet, she reluctantly takes a job as a maid-a role that tests her beliefs and resilience.Her new job quickly becomes a nightmare, marred by the cruelty of an abusive employer. The relentless mistreatment culminates in a horrifying incident where she is assaulted by the house guard and subsequently imprisoned. Just as despair threatens to overwhelm her, a stroke of fortune arrives when she is unexpectedly freed.Though she escapes her immediate plight, her relief is short-lived. Collapsing on the sidewalk, she remains unnoticed by indifferent passersby. Yet, amid the darkness of her trials, a sliver of hope emerges through the unexpected kindness of strangers who come to her aid.The Story of a Rock is a poignant exploration of the human condition, illustrating the delicate balance between cruelty and compassion. Through the protagonist's struggle and the unexpected acts of kindness she encounters, the film highlights the profound impact of empathy and resilience in overcoming adversity.
