Spuren des Bösen: Sandag (4 Stars)

Two boys, Michael Sand and Richard Brock, go to school in Vienna. Michael makes Richard suffer, presumably through bullying. 30 years later they are still in Vienna, but they are no longer just Michael and Richard, they are Dr. Michael Sand and Dr. Richard Brock. Michael is now the owner of Sandag, a building company with operations around the globe. Richard is a criminal psychologist who works primarily as a university lecturer, but also advises the police on difficult cases. After years without any contact the two men meet again. Over 70 million Euros has been stolen from Michael's company and transferred to foreign accounts. The accountant who was responsible for the transfers is due to give evidence in court, but before the trial begins she is murdered.

Richard immediately suspects Michael of murder, based more on his past experiences than any evidence that points to him. Michael is still the bully after all these years and instigates a press campaign against Richard to ruin his career.

This is an award winning Austrian crime drama, the first in a series of films starring Heino Ferch as Dr. Richard Brock. Heino is without a doubt my favourite German actor, and in this film he gives a magnificent performance.