A 14-year-old boy faces immense challenges as he navigates a life of poverty, physical and emotional abuse from his parents, and a growing rift with his older brother. His desperate acts of petty theft escalate into more serious crimes, including stealing a cash box from his workplace. Despite using the stolen money to alleviate some of his family's financial burdens, Joe receives no gratitude from his parents.
Joe the King
A young boy's desperate attempt to escape a life of poverty, abuse, and neglect leads him down a dangerous path of criminal behavior.