Dear Child (German: Liebes Kind) is a German six-part psychological thriller miniseries. It is based on Romy Hausmann’s bestselling novel of the same name. It was released on September 7, 2023, only on Netflix.
Summary[]
- "When Lena escapes isolation from the man controlling her, the true extent of her horror is revealed that same night when Lena's parents arrive."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
- "A mysterious woman's escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years earlier."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
Lena and the children Hannah and Jonathan live in a highly secured house, completely isolated from the rest of the world. They eat their meals, use the bathroom, and go to bed according to a strict schedule. As soon as he enters the room, they line up and present their hands. They do everything he says. Until Lena manages to escape. After a car accident leaves her severely injured, she is taken to hospital with Hannah at her side.
Dear Child begins where other thrillers end: with salvation. The true extent of this nightmare is revealed that night, when Lena’s parents arrive after spending 13 years frantically searching for their daughter…
Cast and Characters[]
- Kim Riedle as Jasmin Grass
- Jeanne Goursaud as Lena Beck
- Naila Schuberth as Hannah, Lena's 12-year-old daughter
- Sammy Schrein as Jonathan, Lena's 8-year-old son
- Hans Löw as Gerd Bühling, a CID officer who was in charge of the Lena Beck missing persons case 13 years ago
- Haley Louise Jones as Aida Kurt, a police officer
- Justus von Dohnányi as Matthias Beck, Lena's father
- Julika Jenkins as Karin Beck, Lena's mother
- Birge Schade as Ruth Küppers, a nurse
- Christian Beermann as Papa
- Seraphina Maria Schweiger as Ines Reisig
- Özgür Karadeniz as Dr Benedikt Hamstedt
Episodes[]
- Season One
Awards[]
Gallery[]
Promotional Videos[]
Promotional Images[]
Posters[]
Behind the Scenes[]
See More[]
Watch Dear Child on Netflix
References[]
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| Characters |
| Lena Beck • Jasmin Grass • Hannah • Jonathan • Gerd Bühling • Aida Kurt • Matthias Beck • Karin Beck • Ruth Küppers • Lars Rogner • Ines Reisig • Dr Benedikt Hamstedt |
| Cast |
| Kim Riedle • Jeanne Goursaud • Naila Schuberth • Sammy Schrein • Hans Löw • Haley Louise Jones • Justus von Dohnányi • Julika Jenkins • Birge Schade • Christian Beermann • Seraphina Maria Schweiger • Özgür Karadeniz |
| Episodes |
| Hannah • Grandfather • The House • Rules • Gifts • For Lena |