Anna Weigel searches for runaway son Taro in German soap ‘Unter uns’

The German daily soap ‘Unter uns’ will air a storyline on RTL+ in which Anna Weigel, played by Marie Zielcke, discovers that her 16‑year‑old son Taro Watanabe has fled from Tokyo and arrived in Cologne. Anna learns of his presence from a phone call and begins a frantic search. Taro, portrayed by newcomer Cecil Schuster from 3 August onward, is found hidden in a gym where he has stolen his mother’s handbag and broken in. Their reunion is tense, with Taro rebuffing Anna’s attempts to embrace him. The plot explores the strained mother‑son relationship after the collapse of their marriage and Taro’s relocation from Japan to Germany, culminating in an emotional confrontation that will unfold over the summer episodes.

The storyline is part of the show’s summer schedule and is available for streaming on RTL+ before its broadcast on 5 August. It highlights the cross‑cultural family drama and sets up further developments for the characters on the Schillerallee.