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New East Frisia crime thriller: Werlesiel under the spell of a captivating missing person case
In Wilhelmshaven, Tjark Wolf and Femke Folkmer investigate a new crime thriller set in the fictional coastal town of Werlesiel.
New East Frisia crime thriller: Werlesiel under the spell of a captivating missing person case
The time has come: On Tuesday, RTL will show the crime thriller “The Grave on the Beach,” which is based on the “Dunes” books by Sven Koch. The stories from East Frisia have long captivated readers. In the new film, a young woman disappears and her trail leads the investigators to a mysterious incident in the sea fog of Werlesiel, a fictional place that is typical of the East Frisian coastal region. This scenery is impressively depicted in the backdrops of Norderney and Norddeich, where the filming took place, as t-online.de reports.
The main roles are played by Tjark Wolf, played by Hendrik Duryn, and Femke Folkmer, who is portrayed by Pia-Micaela Barucki. Together they have to solve the mysterious circumstances surrounding the young woman's disappearance. According to an initial indication, there could be unexpected developments in the tranquil region, which is known for its safety. Chief Constable Thorsten Nibbe (Rainer Reiners) is proud that Friesland is considered one of the safest areas in Lower Saxony.
Drama and myths
“The Grave on the Beach” tells the story of Fokko (narrated by David Bredin), a young man who witnesses a mysterious scene and reports of a screaming woman. Particular tension arises from a bloody handprint on Fokko's caravan, which leads the police on the trail of Amelie Hennig, a missing young woman. The investigators Femke and Tjark find themselves in a case that not only captivates the local population, but also prominent local figures such as the mayor (Ina Paule Klink) and a major investor (Lucas Prisor), as prisma.de further explains.
During the course of the investigation, the two investigators discover three women's bodies in the dunes. But the missing Vicki Rickmers is not among them, which raises suspicions that there is a serial killer in the region. A dark twist in the plot that addresses pressing questions about love, loss and human depths.
Context of crime
In the midst of this captivating narrative, the reality of the crime situation in Germany also emerges. According to the police crime statistics (PKS), crime fell by 1.7% overall in 2024. However, there is an increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security. 285 murder victims and an increase in registered sexual offenses to around 42,800 make it clear that these topics must also be addressed in artistic works such as this crime novel in order to raise awareness, as statista.com points out.
“The Grave on the Beach” will certainly not only provide thrills, but also stimulate discussion about crime and safety. An exciting piece of television that delves into the soul of East Frisia and the depths of human nature, tirelessly defining the boundary between reality and fiction.