Jungle Child

A German linguist moves his wife and children to the jungles of Papua New Guinea to study the language of a local tribe. While the young daughter, Sabine, quickly adapts to the environment and adopts indigenous customs, the family unknowingly settles in the middle of a violent tribal conflict. After spending several years in the wilderness, Sabine eventually leaves the region to attend a boarding school in Switzerland, where she struggles to adjust to a society that feels entirely foreign.

Directed by Roland Suso Richter, this 2011 adventure drama is the third film in his career, following The Tunnel and The I Inside. The production was handled by ARD and Degeto Film in Germany. The movie stars Thomas Kretschmann, Nadja Uhl, and Sina Tkotsch. With a runtime of 131 minutes, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a matching 7.1/10 on TMDB from 52 votes.