Julian Varg, a world-famous rock musician, seeks a quiet life as a substitute teacher in a small Norwegian town. His peace is shattered when 16-year-old Mina Lorentzen, an exceptionally intelligent and manipulative student, develops a dangerous obsession with him. What begins as innocent attention escalates into a secret, unethical relationship. When Julian doesn't leave his family for her, Mina meticulously plans and executes the murder of Julian's wife, Elsa, framing Julian for the crime. The evidence is damning, leading to Julian's wrongful conviction and imprisonment, while Mina, now 19, chillingly gains custody of his young son, Elias, using him as an extension of her twisted control.

 

Consumed by the desire for justice and to reclaim his son, Julian hires Liv Skaaren, a sharp former intelligence lawyer. Liv uncovers hidden evidence, from false statements to crucial GPS data, paving the way for a new trial. Julian is released early, facing a now 20-year-old Mina who is determined to prevent the truth from surfacing. The narrative builds to an explosive final trial where Mina's manipulations are exposed, leading to her conviction for murder and child abduction. Elias is returned to Julian, and in the aftermath, father and son begin the slow process of healing, finding a new path forward with the help of social worker Ingrid, ultimately discovering solace and the 'chord of life' in the silence after the storm.

 

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