The aged leader of the seven men who attempt to rob and rape Marlina. He dies after eating her poisoned chicken soup, is decapitated by Marlina, and his jungga instrument is burned. His corpse and severed head are later seen together at the film's conclusion.
Marlina and Markus are mortal enemies due to the attempted assault and her lethal retaliation.
Markus holds command over Franz and the other robbers during the attack.
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