Mysterious events: curse or coincidence on the South Tyrolean farm?
Mia and Benny investigate on a school trip to South Tyrol, where mysterious events and a possible curse are uncovered.

Mysterious events: curse or coincidence on the South Tyrolean farm?
As life goes: The popular “peppercorns” are back on an adventure tour, and this time the kids are drawn to the impressive landscapes of South Tyrol. During their school trip, Mia, Benny and their class stay on a picturesque mountain farm. But what was supposed to start as a relaxing excursion quickly turns into a mysterious thriller: a barn burns down and the spring water begins to turn pitch black. These strange events lead the local Luca to believe in a curse on his father's farm, as ARD Mediathek reports.
The young detectives, who are hunting criminals together with their new classmate Johannes, are convinced that there must be a logical explanation for the strange incidents. Your curiosity and inventiveness are required to get to the bottom of the mysterious events. They receive support not only from Luca, but also from Mia's sister Alice, who is staying at the Pfefferkörner headquarters in Hamburg - a clever move to exchange information.
Cast and production
In this exciting episode, the young actors are once again challenged in their roles. The cast includes:
- Mia: Marleen Quentin
- Benny: Ruben Storck
- Luca: Leo Gapp
- Johannes: Luke Matt Röntgen
- Alice: Emilia Flint
- Martin Schulze: Devid Striesow
- Andrea: Katharina Wackernagel
- Stefan Gruber: Stephan Luca
- Lorenz Gruber: Hannes Wegener
- Gertrude Silber: Anna Böttcher
- Franz Oberlander: Sebastian Baur
- Isabell Levartis: Suzanne von Borsody
The musical direction is in the hands of Cornelius Renz and Mario Schneider, while the skills behind the camera are in the hands of Ngo The Chau. The script is by Dirk Ahner and the direction is by Christian Theede, who ensures that the tension is maintained until the last minute, as Das Erste notes.
South Tyrol: An adventure for the whole family
A visit to South Tyrol promises more than just exciting stories. The region is known for its breathtaking mountains and rich culture that delights both adults and children. If you would like to spend your free time differently, you will find further great tips for exciting activities and experiences in this unique landscape, which is ideal for a holiday, on South Tyrol with children.
So, on to the next investigative mission! The peppercorns show that friendship, courage and determination are the key to solving even the trickiest puzzles.