Beneath the Surface
Original title: Tod von Freunden
Creator
Friedemann Fromm
Director
Friedemann Fromm
Screenplay
Friedemann Fromm, Mette Sø
Two families have created an idyllic life for themselves on one of the Oxen Islands. But when tragedy strikes, long-buried secrets come to light, friendships are undermined, and the paradise they built begins to fall apart.
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Country
Germany
Status
Ended
Cast
Jan Josef Liefers
Bernd Küster · 8 eps
Katharina Schüttler
Sabine Küster · 8 eps
Thure Lindhardt
Jakob Jensen · 8 eps
Kim Riedle
Claire · 8 eps
Lene Maria Christensen
Charlie Jensen · 8 eps
Jakob Cedergren
Jonas Jensen · 8 eps
Milena Tscharntke
Cecile · 8 eps
İdil Üner
Dr. Tauber · 8 eps
Solbjørg Højfeldt
Ida Jensen · 8 eps
Oskar Belton
Emile · 8 eps
Patricia Schumann
Beamtin der Wasserschutzpolizei · 8 eps
Brigitte Böttrich
Gerda Küster · 8 eps
Julius Nitschkoff
Hannes · 8 eps
Yuri Völsch
Ole · 8 eps
Charlotte Crome
Dr. Mührke · 8 eps
Lukas Zumbrock
Kjell Küster · 8 eps
Anton Petzold
Karl Küster · 8 eps
Gerhard Garbers
Kurt Küster · 8 eps
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1
Sabine
On the last sailing trip of the year, Sabine's son Kjell goes overboard. Despite an intensive search, he is not found, neither dead nor alive. Sabine desperately struggles against her own fear and panic.
2
Jakob
The tragedy in the night has impacted everyone, but Jakob tries to stay strong through the grief for his friends and family.
3
Cecile
Cecile overhears a conversation that shakes her and sends her on a mental downturn that picks up speed when Kjell disappears into the sea.
4
Bernd
Bernd's hunt for the truth helps him deal with the pain of losing Kjell, but it also threatens to put everything else in his life at stake.
5
Emile
The aftermath of the tragedy affects all family members, in both families. When adult support crumbles around, the young have to cope alone and take care of each other.
6
Karl
Certain the Kjell is still alive, Karl hangs up lights everywhere to help lead him home. He makes a surprising discovery that helps cement his theory.
7
Charlie
Charlie faces a decision that could literally mean the difference between life and death, and has to face the fact that she can not handle everything alone.
8
Kjell
Kjell's experience on the night he fell overboard is revealed, as Jonas appears with a piece of the puzzle.
From the same creator: Friedemann Fromm
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