Die Kinder

6.8 (4 votes)• 1990•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Die Kinder is a six-part 1990 BBC Two political thriller written by Paula Milne and starring Miranda Richardson, with Frederic Forrest, Hans Kremer and Derek Fowlds in supporting roles. Sidonie Reiger sets out to rescue her kidnapped children. Enlisting the aid of private investigator Lomax, they find themselves caught between her husband's past as a a member of the Red Liberation Front, and the secret services of several countries.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Miranda Richardson, Frederic Forrest, Hans Kremer, Derek Fowlds, Sam Cox, Ulrich Pleitgen

Cast

Miranda Richardson

Sidonie Reiger

Frederic Forrest

Lomax

Hans Kremer

Stefan Reiger

Derek Fowlds

Crombie

Sam Cox

Alan Mitchell

Ulrich Pleitgen

Gunther Beck

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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