Dear Child

7.3/10202348mEnded1 Season · 6 Episodes

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A mysterious woman's escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years earlier.

Released: Sep 7, 2023

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Limited Series

6 episodes

Top Cast

Kim Riedle

Jasmin Grass

Naila Schuberth

Hannah

Sammy Schrein

Jonathan

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