The Carlos Benede Story

Status:
Released
Production:
ZDF
Aired:
2017-12-11
The Carlos Benede Story
Carlos Benede is in his thirties, single and helps minors cope with the after-effects of crime. Alexander is a strong-willed and precocious eleven-year-old, who witnesses the horrific death of his mother by his own father. Benede mentors Alexander and the two develop a bond. But when the trial of Alexander’s father is over, it’s time for the two to part. Alexander has been placed in the care of his aunt, but when she is no longer able, a new caregiver must be found. An unconventional counselor from the youth welfare office learns of Alexander’s trust in Benede, who himself grew up in a home, and reunites the two. Although not always easy, the relationship grows and deepens into one of father and son.
Drama
Characters

Matthias Koeberlin
Carlos Benede

Joshio Marlon
Alexander Benede Age 11

Vincent zur Linden
Alexander Benede Age 17

Stefanie Stappenbeck
Valerie

Michael Wittenborn
Herr Jacobs

Jutta Speidel
Evi

Barbara Auer
Rechtsanwältin Zech

Felix Vörtler
Staatsanwalt Boie

Stefan Merki
Rechtsanwalt Molitor
Ilir Rexhepi
Veljko Mitrovic

Johanna Bittenbinder
Chefin von Carlos

Lasse Myhr

Christiane Blumhoff

Natalia Bobyleva

Leo Reisinger

Anton Algrang
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