Jack, a spirited five-year-old, is looked after by his devoted Ma, doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. However, they are trapped in a windowless, 11-by-11-foot space. As Jack’s curiosity grows, and Ma’s resilience reaches its breaking point, they plan a risky escape.
Brie Larson stunned audiences with her intense yet measured performance in this heart-rending drama of confinement by Lenny Abrahamson (Frank), for which she won an Oscar®. Based on the award-winning novel by Emma Donoghue, this contemporary parable on parenting is as unsettling as it is moving.