Ashes

Approaching Christmas, detective Carolin Arends discovers an old book and a peculiar piece of evidence that lead her to reopen the investigation into the murder of Alexander Michalski. As she delves into the mysterious case, she encounters missing evidence, disappearing witnesses, and deleted forensic data. The investigation puts her in the crosshairs of the killer while she struggles against a limited amount of time.

This German mystery thriller was written and directed by Tobias Obentheuer. The film stars Jessica Stautz in the lead role as Carolin Arends, supported by a cast that includes Max Ranft, René Rüprich, Petra Mott, Jennifer Karen, and Daniel Wandelt. Released on December 18, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes.