Geoffrey Rush portrays "Oldman," an auctioneer who leads a highly structured existence, often using gloves from his large collection to keep himself separate. As his career winds down, he’s hired by the mysterious “Miss Ibbetson” (Sylvia Hicks) to assess a sizable collection at her home. She avoids face-to-face meetings, prompting him to consider backing out, but his curiosity about some old metal pieces and the pote…

Giuseppe Tornatore, a well-known Italian filmmaker, wrote and directed this English-language film, which stars Geoffrey Rush. It centers on an elderly art and antique auctioneer named Virgil. The narrative unfolds during his last days working in his profession, when he encounters a young woman who wants to auction off inherited antiques. She’s enigmatic due to her health issues, and the movie explores how they develo…