70년대 독일의 함부르크, 못생기고 늘 꾸부정한 중년남 프리츠 혼카는 동네 바에서 유혹한 외로운 여자를 혼자 사는 다락방으로 데리고 와 죽이고 토막내지만 아무도 그를 의심하지 않는다. 실제 연쇄살인사건을 그린 베스트셀러 원작을 장인 정신에 가까울 정도로 끔찍하고 정밀하게 묘사한 문제작.
Opera countertenor Alex Gottfarb is not alone – his inner self is crowded. Some other personae live within him – shy Alexander, sexy Sandra, teenager Lex and a seven-year-old prodigy Xandi. Each one of them has different ideas of what life should look like and yet they are all extremely dependent on each other. With the help of Helene, who loves him, Alex succeeds to get in touch with his cohabitants. Cascades of turbulent events and tragicomic misunderstandings accompany Alex’ struggle for identity, love and freedom.
Nina Wenzel used to be an undercover agent. After her sister's death five years ago Nina gets child custody of the three orphans and quits her dangerous job. In her new family-life she manages to retain some of her skills. When Wolf Geiger, the last person Nina imprisoned, escapes, Nina's old skills are needed again.
