treffen

Gabriel Hanson is nine years old and already knows how to disappear.

Forgotten by his father, abandoned by his mother, and overlooked by nearly everyone else, Gabe drifts through the frozen streets of Kokomo, Indiana with more questions than comfort. He clings to books, quiet corners, and the rare warmth of his best friend’s home—the only place he’s ever felt safe.

But when a local girl vanishes after a high school bonfire, the whole town begins to unravel beneath the surface. Whispers echo through diners, school hallways, and living rooms. While adults trade blame and carry secrets, Gabe is left to navigate a world where love is uncertain and safety feels borrowed.

Set against the bleak beauty of a 1978 Indiana winter, treffen is a haunting, tender portrait of a boy surviving the cold both outside and in. As the snow deepens and Christmas nears, Gabe’s journey is less about finding answers and more about holding on—to kindness, to connection, and to the quiet hope that someone, somewhere, might finally see him.

A story of innocence wrapped in shadows, of friendship flickering in the dark, treffen reminds us how easily a child can be lost—even when they’re standing right in front of us.

Coming June 2025.