Fog and Crimes: Series 1

The River Po dominates the region of Ferrara with its seasons, its power and its mystery. It nourishes the close-knit fishing communities who live on its banks, and it also hides their secrets. Secrets that are sometimes uncovered by people like inspector Franco Soneri. Almost as inscrutable as the river itself, he stands brooding at crime scenes chomping on a cigar, trying to see what others are missing. In the ensuing investigations, he and his team often stumble upon old wounds left over from World War II, when differing political alliances turned neighbors into enemies. Passion for his job makes him Ferrara's best investigator but takes a toll on his relationship with the beautiful Ukrainian lawyer, Angela Cornelio. Filmed on location in the atmospheric countryside of northern Italy, these mysteries are inspired by the best-selling crime novels by Valerio Varesi. Episode 1: The River of Fog- An empty barge drifts downriver with the owner missing. That same night Inspector Soneri is called to investigate the murder of the boatman's brother. The brothers served together in the fascist militia fifty years earlier and Soneri must navigate ancient loyalties and deep-rooted rivalries before he can find out the truth. Episode 2 - Rooms for Rent - In his investigation of the murder of an elderly friend, Inspector Soneri finds that he totally misunderstood who she was. The key to solving her murder may lie in understanding more about her illicit activities, but he fears uncovering a deeper mystery with ties to his marriage and his most cherished sentiments. Episode 3: Trying to Forget - Following the death of a former inspector, Inspector Soneri needs to understand what made a valorous officer go crooked. During the investigation he finds himself battling friend and colleague Angela, who s defending one of the suspects. The suspect s a chronic drug user and a liar, but even Soneri recognizes that something doesn t add up. Episode 4 -The Mystery Film Club - Inspector Soneri finds himself with an all-female case, filled with men who are too much in love, girls who have messy pasts and fellow officers with time-worn secrets. To solve the case and save the life of his friend Angela, he must investigate the darkest side of what has always been a mystery for him: women.

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