I am a companion doll. So are most of my friends, so is Lydia.
That’s what we are. And as such, we are dependent on our human companions to give us love and to care for us.
And also to protect us.
Yes, we like to tell stories and do role-playing. But truth is that, for obvious reasons, we are unable to help and defend ourselves.
Imagine someone who not only does not support your choice of a life partner but also, for whatever twisted reason, wants to prevent you from being happy with the partner you have chosen.
This person lies in wait for your absence, then breaks into your home and causes severe harm to the doll you love and maybe even consider your significant other.
What would you do?
Who is Lydia?
Lydia, the doll on the photo above, stars in an important supporting role in the episode “Lydia” of German TV series “SCHULD nach Ferdinand von Schirach” which deals with a case as described above.
When introverted programmer Meyerbeck is left by his wife, he finds himself unable to deal with the situation and to build a new relationship. Eventually, he purchases a Real Doll, Lydia, who becomes his real-life companion.
Meyerbeck flourishes. But one night, while at an office party, his neighbour breaks into his house and violates Lydia, leaving Meyerbeck devastated.
When he feels he can no longer protect his companion, Meyerbeck attacks the neighbour with a baseball bat. He is charged with aggravated battery but claims to have acted in defense-of-others.
How to watch “Lydia”
Unfortunately, ‘Lydia’ is no longer freely available in the ZDF media library. The episode can be purchased via Amazon Prime.
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Acknowledgements
My husband and myself wish to thank all the actors, authors, directors, executives and everyone else who participated in the production of the TV series “SCHULD” and its episode “Lydia”.
Special thanks to Milan Peschel and Lydia. I hope you’re alright, Lydia.
