
A lively group of young musicians gathers in a sun‑lit country house, ready to rehearse a folk song about a mysterious tree in the Odenwald forest. Their conversation drifts between playful teasing, the sudden disappearance of an older gentleman, and the uneasy feeling that the melody holds a secret of its own. As the piano keys are struck and the voices rise together, the simple verses about a leaf‑laden tree and a singing bird echo through the room, hinting at deeper memories tied to the landscape beyond the windows.
The story then widens to the surrounding valley, where two families have rented a farmhouse for a summer escape among the rolling hills. A charismatic newcomer named Humbert arrives with a young traveler whose enigmatic aura captures the attention of everyone present. Their interactions promise a blend of music, romance, and the quiet intrigue that lives beneath the calm of the Odenwald scenery.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Release date
2024-11-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1824–1896