Episodes
The Mission
Post-World War II, German preacher Paul Schäfer establishes a youth home but is soon accused of abuse. He flees to Chile, where he starts a new colony.
The Promised Land
In Chile, word gets out about Schäfer, so he establishes a free hospital to win favor with the locals. But then Wolfgang Kneese runs away, telling all.
The Specter of Communism
When Allende comes to power, a scared Schäfer smuggles and manufactures arms. Meanwhile, he grows more cruel in how he treats the colony's young people.
A Pact with the Devil
Schäfer provides torture chambers for Pinochet's use in exchange for mining licenses and other perks. But he struggles to keep the youth "pure."
The Untouchable
Schäfer enlists the colonists to support Pinochet's activities. And even after Pinochet loses the presidency, Schäfer manages to keep going.
The Fall
A pair of boys flee and tell on Schäfer. But the colonists pay the price as they try to rebuild their fractured lives.
Cast
Crew
Annette Baumeister
Director
Wilfried Huismann
Director
Cristian Leighton
Idea
Claudia Nagel
Editor
Birgit Rasch
Creative Producer
Daniela Bunster
Executive Producer
Michael Dreyer
Director of Photography
Hans-Peter Ströer
Original Music Composer
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