Police commandant of the Canton of St. Gallen who secretly assists Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. He falsifies documents and helps them illegally cross into Switzerland, claiming his actions are driven by pure humanity rather than defiance of state law. His integrity and moral stance deeply impact his investigator.
Frei serves as the official investigator tasked with uncovering Grüninger's border violations.
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