A Piece of My Heart

A somber, slow-burning procedural that weighs the emotional toll of child protection work, blending quiet tension with deep melancholy.

Created by

Hanna Maylett

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Lotta Lehtikari, Niina Koponen, Martin Bahne

Overview

A child goes missing in a drama about child welfare workers and the effects of their work on the lives of these workers. Rita returns to her job in child protection after being furloughed during a police investigation. The child is still missing, and Rita is held responsible for the situation. She was replaced as manager by a new director, Jyrki. When she returns to work, Rita is paired with inexperienced Laura. Together, Rita and Laura become an effective team, but the boundaries between their work and private lives begin to blur.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, isolation, work, parenthood

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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