In Love, Engaged, Murdered - The 'Usedom Crime' - Usedom Crime's 'Turning Point' Premieres Amid Real-Life Murder of Actress' Pregnant Girlfriend
The latest episode of Usedom Crime, 'Turning Point', premieres on ARD this Sunday. The episode, directed by Maris Pfeiffer, delves into a dark family secret from the fall of the Berlin Wall, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, a real-life crime unfolds as Antonia, the pregnant girlfriend of lead actor Lasse Myhr, is found murdered in Wolgast harbor.
The episode, set to air on October 23 at 8:15 PM, revolves around a chilling secret from 1989. Katrin Sass, known for her role in Sweethearts, plays a former prosecutor haunted by her past. The story explores a shameful chapter of East Germany's reunification: children left behind by parents who fled to the West. Lasse Myhr's character, Martin Rabe, grapples with his fiancée's murder while struggling to uncover his parents' hidden history.
Off-screen, Antonia's water desalination startup was poised for growth, with a potential partnership with a Polish investor on the horizon. However, the startup's progress was overshadowed by the tragic turn of events. Detective Rainer Witt, played by Till Firit, finds himself entangled in personal relationship issues, adding another layer of complexity to the plot.
Usedom Crime's 'Turning Point' promises to be a gripping exploration of a long-suppressed historical chapter, intertwined with a contemporary murder mystery. As Antonia's murder investigation unfolds, the episode is set to keep viewers guessing until the very end. The real-life tragedy of Antonia's murder serves as a stark reminder of the impact of crime beyond the screen.
