Jack

Ten-year-old Jack spends his days caring for his six-year-old brother, Manuel. Their daily routine is disrupted when Manuel has an accident, leading to a series of events that alter their lives. After being separated from his home, Jack eventually returns to find that their mother is missing. The two brothers wander through the city together, avoiding the police and encountering various strangers while searching for her.

This German drama was directed by Edward Berger, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Nele Mueller-Stöfen. It was the first film in a series of directorial works that includes All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave, and Ballad of a Small Player. The movie stars Ivo Pietzcker in the title role, with Georg Arms as Manuel and Luise Heyer as Sanna. The cast also features Nele Mueller-Stöfen, Jacob Matschenz, and Odine Johne.

Released on October 9, 2014, the film has a runtime of 99 minutes. It was produced by several companies, including ARTE and the Deutscher Filmförderfonds. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.2 on IMDb based on 1,500 votes and a score of 6.9 on TMDB from 57 votes.