Urk

A horrific murder occurs in the remote and religious fishing village of Urk. The killer is Femmy, a 17-year- old pious and naive girl who loses control and brutally murders a man who tries to rape her. What is more, afterwards Femmy discovers a naked baby boy on a rock in the sea. To her, it is a sign from God, a chance to atone for her sins, so she takes the baby home. The close community is shocked by the murder and a detective is called in from a big city to investigate. This is Maria, a 63-year-old successful, experienced and pragmatic woman. She has just discovered that she is terminally ill, but since work is her life, Maria keeps this a secret and continues working. She is a fantastic detective, but in Urk her direct and judgmental approach clashes with the villagers, who do not like outsiders and hate Maria’s refusal to accept religious experiences. An uptight pastor, impulsive youth and a Chinese criminal network make Maria’s life difficult, but most challenging is the baby. When Maria finds out, she just cannot believe Femmy’s explanation. But then more possibly supernatural events start to happen. Faced with the impossible, Maria must decide if she will stand by her convictions or dare to believe.