Crossing the Line

A quiet, grey-edged crime drama that tightens around ordinary people making small compromises until escape feels impossible.

Created by

Franz Malmsten

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Saara Pius, Alden Kirss, Lena Barbara Luhse

Overview

Crossing the Line' is a realistic crime drama set in the border town of Narva, where cross-border smuggling is still part of everyday life. Recently returned to his hometown, patrol officer Paul Kriisa finds both his professional and personal life beginning to unravel after the sudden return of his teenage daughter, Emilia. Hoping to gain custody, Paul turns to his former classmate Maria, now working in the city administration. What starts as an innocent favour soon pulls him into an illegal network – one that becomes increasingly difficult to escape. A story about people standing at the final border – geographical, moral, and emotional.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, family, morality, crime

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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