The Stone on the Shore

Synopsis

The Stone on the Shore dramatizes the triumph of the soul over the pain of grief. It is the story of a twelve-year-old boy whose harmonious life is silenced by the death of his mother.  While living with his aunt, the boy is unable to experience emotional release until he finally faces his suffering.

Director Biography

Jonada Jashari was born and lived in a small town in the southern region of Albania. Jonada received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts on Film Studies and on Italian Literature and Cinema. She currently completed her MFA degree on Directing at Chapman University. Jonada has written and directed eight short films. Jonada’s 21st century immigrant experiences combined with her deep curiosity of complex human relationships equip her with a unique lens through which to see the world.