Tote reden nicht is a thrilling crime movie set in 1960s. It revolves around a mysterious murder and the subsequent investigation that uncovers deep secrets and hidden motives. With intense drama and captivating performances, this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Post-war Germany: Like so many other women, Gerda Krause has lost her husband during the war and has to fend for herself and her two children. She finds work as a seamstress but refuses the offering of her department chief Zimmermann to upgrade her qualifications. One day she meets Uschi, an old friend of hers, whom she has helped with schoolwork before the war and subsequently lost track of. The reunion reminds Gerda of her childhood dream: to become a teacher. Thus, she decides to enroll at university to make her dream come true.

Fiete is nine years old and loves fishing. Each afternoon he spends hours sitting at a creek in his village. On one of these afternoons the peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed when two rowdies catch and kill a neighbor’s drake. The boys bribe Fiete to keep quiet about the incident, and he agrees out of fear. However, Fiete feels uneasy about keeping his secret, especially when the neighbor’s daughter starts desperately searching for the drake.

A family embarks on an exciting adventure as they journey to the enigmatic town of Bamsdorf. Along the way, they encounter thrilling challenges and uncover captivating secrets about the town's history.