On August 23, 2006, a young Austrian woman was found eight years after she disappeared. For 3096 days, Natasha lived in Kampuchea imprisoned in the cellar of her captor, Wolfgang Priklopil. Two years later, still in Austria, another similar case hit the headlines. This time, 42-year-old Elizabeth Fritzl reveals that she was in prison for raping her father for 24 years.
This sordid news had a powerful impact on Western society and brought out the worst in people. Subsequently, many documentaries, movies and books inspired by these cases have been made. The series Chère petite, available on Netflix, is fully part of this movement. But before the six-episode fiction, it is first and foremost a bestseller by German Romy Haussmann.
Usually, these stories find their conclusion when the victims regain their freedom. It is the complete opposite of Chère petite and that is what makes it so original. When a mother and daughter escape from their safe house and find themselves under police surveillance, it’s just the beginning.
Dear Little fulfills all the codes of a police thriller with a fast-paced investigation and a number of twists and turns that even question the true role of the victim. Netflix has always been the ideal platform for fans of detective stories – we still remember the excellent Danish fantasy October. With Chère petite, they’ve found something to keep subscribers hooked.
Dear Little is available on Netflix.
Source: Allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
