Das Lied des toten Mädchens

In "Das Lied des toten Mädchens," the story unfolds in the Sauerland region during autumn 1995, where a walker discovers the body of high school graduate Sonja Risse. The presence of a music box playing the lullaby "Hush Little Baby" at the crime scene adds an unsettling twist to the investigation. Fast forward 25 years, investigative journalist Stefanie Schneider, known as "Mütze," stumbles upon an undressed corpse in a Cologne car park, accompanied by another music box. This discovery rekindles interest in the long-cold Sonja case as her colleague Jan Römer recognizes the melody and believes the two events are connected.

The film features a strong cast, including Torben Liebrecht, Lara Mandoki, and Kais Setti, who bring this haunting narrative to life. As the characters delve deeper into the past, they uncover contradictions and gaps that challenge the original investigation. The combination of mystery and crime elements makes this film appealing to enthusiasts of the genre, offering a gripping exploration of unresolved cases and the impact of time on truth.