Jack is just five years old, and his entire world is a small, locked space that measures only 11-feet-by-11-feet. Inside the place, many things keep Jack occupied, such as toys, books, and pictures. However, his young mother is his only companion; Mum is the only person who can ensure Jack's safety, especially when Old Nick suddenly visits them, and the boy starts hearing creaking sounds. And then, one day, everything changes when Ma lets Jack in on an exciting, eye-opening secret: outside their confined chamber, there is a new world waiting to be explored--a wondrous place where the sky is blue, and the air is fresh. According to Ma, physical houses, trees, people, and dogs exist just a stone's throw from their strange cabin. But Jack is unsure if Ma is telling the truth or not. Can they make a fresh start beyond the Room?—Nick Riganas