Jack

Despite being just ten years old, Jack takes pride in looking after himself and his younger brother, Manuel. Their mother, who is raising them alone, works during the day and frequently goes out at night, with no father figure present. One day, Manuel suffers a burn from scalding water while bathing, and Jack is held responsible for the mishap. This incident prompts social services to place him in a care facility, where he feels intensely homesick. Before long, he finds himself in trouble and decides to escape, making his way back home. Upon his return, he discovers that his mother is absent once more. Jack and Manuel wander the city in search of her, spending nights in parks and an underground parking lot, evading the police, and meeting various adults—some who offer assistance and others who remain indifferent.