Detective Marie Brand investigates mysterious death of a man wearing a specific shirt
Unraveling the Whirlwind: A Cyclist's Mysterious Disappearance
In a chilling turn of events, the unclaimed body matching that of the once prosperous cyclist, Stefan Lührs, surfaces. The enigmatic disappearance of this charismatic sportsman has left the world of family and sport reeling, two years ago, without a single trace.
Contrary to public belief, there was no missing person report filed, as his family supposedly believed he wished to eschew his sports career and embark on a self-directed lifestyle. As the mystery thickens, the detectives' investigation leads them down a crooked path to Stefan's stepfather, Joachim Novotny.
Novotny, who runs a cycling business, had an active hand in fueling the success of his stepson's sports career. The family business, on the brink of being taken over by Stefan's twin brother, Sebastian, was left reeling from the unexpected financial blow caused by Stefan's disappearance.
Tharde Rickling, Stefan's old adversary, becomes a preferred suspect due to his open antipathy towards the cyclist. Blaming him for an accident that left him handicapped, Rickling raises intriguing red flags in the minds of the investigators.
Ralf Krieger, the victim's trainer, offers a sympathetic portrayal of Stefan. He also reveals the hunger for freedom that Stefan harbored, wishing to free himself from the rigorous control of his ambitious stepfather.
Meanwhile, the autopsy report confirms that Stefan Lührs was, indeed, doping when he met his end. Investigators Marie Brand and Jürgen Simmel then scrutinize Stefan's physician, Dr. Lisa Dreier, and uncover the stealthy maneuvers Novotny employed in sending Sebastian as a decoy for his brother's doping tests.
Ralf Krieger harbors secrets of his own. As the detectives delve deeper, the murky roles played by the twin brother and his girlfriend, Sybille Reif, come to light. A ardent admirer of Stefan before turning her affections to his brother, Sybille managed Stefan's fan page, adding another facet to the enigma.
The detectives are left to unravel a tangled web of burning passions and ravenous greed woven around the life of the once-celebrated cyclist.
Runtime: 90 minutes \Genre: Crime, D \Director: Alexander Costea
Cast:
Marie Brand - Mariele Millowitsch \Jürgen Simmel - Hinnerk Schoenemann \Sebastian Lührs / Stefan Lührs - Markus Krojer \Joachim Novotny - Peter Trabner \Ralf Krieger - Johannes Kienast \Sybille Reif - Anke Retzlaff \Konstantin Stark - Lenn Kudrjawizki \Julia Krieger - Bea Brocks \Dr. Lisa Dreier - Isabella Bartdorff \Tharde Rickling - Fred Costea
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In the investigation surrounding Stefan Lührs' mysterious disappearance, the detectives delve into general news other than sports, as they uncover Joachim Novotny's dubious maneuvers in his cycling business and his involvement in Stefan's doping. Furthermore, as the enigma unfolds, crime and justice aspects become intertwined with the sports world, revealing the complex relationships between Stefan, his twin brother Sebastian, Sybille Reif, and other characters, all of whom played pivotal roles in Stefan's life and career.
