The grieving protagonist who survives a violent robbery and rape attempt by poisoning her attackers and beheading their leader, Markus. She flees on a bus, reports the crime to unhelpful police, bonds with Novi, and ultimately witnesses Novi kill Franz while giving birth to his child. She leaves with Novi and the newborn.
Franz serves as a persistent antagonist who pursues and assaults Marlina.
Marlina and Novi form a survival alliance forged through shared trauma and mutual protection.
Marlina and Markus are mortal enemies due to the attempted assault and her lethal retaliation.
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