Jack

Edward Berger : 2014

Although he is only ten years old, Jack is responsible for himself and his little brother Manuel and this fills him with pride. Their single mother works during the day and often goes out at night. There's no father in sight. One day, Manuel burns himself with boiling hot water while bathing and Jack is blamed for the incident. It's reason enough for social services to put him in a home where he is dreadfully homesick. He soon gets into trouble and bolts, heading for home. He arrives back, only to find his mother is once again absent. Jack and Manuel set off to roam the city in search of her, sleeping in parks and in an underground car park, running away from the police. Some of the adults they encounter help the children, others are indifferent. For Jack, having a family is the most important thing in the world. Edward Berger's feature premiered in competition at Berlin International Film Festival 2014.