Yanko — Swept from the Sea Character Profile

About Yanko

Ukrainian peasant shipwrecked on the Cornwall coast. He learns English and chess under Dr. Kennedy's mentorship, builds a life with Amy, and ultimately dies delirious of fever, dreaming of the sea he crossed to find love.

Yanko — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Vincent Perez

Appears in

Swept from the Sea (1998)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Yanko — Conflict Hostile Attacker — Isaac Foster (Tom Bell)

  Violent antagonism driven by Isaac's xenophobia and personal malice.

• Yanko — Professional Employer — Mr. Swaffer (Joss Ackland)

  Professional relationship where Mr. Swaffer transitions from wary observer to fair employer.

• Yanko — Romantic Spouse — Amy Foster (Rachel Weisz)

  Deep romantic bond that evolves into marriage and shared parenthood.

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• Amy Foster (Rachel Weisz)
• Dr. James Kennedy (Ian McKellen)
• Miss Swaffer (Kathy Bates)
• Mrs. Wilcox (Eve Matheson)
• Mr. Swaffer (Joss Ackland)
• Mr. Smith (Tony Haygarth)
• Canon Van Stone (Roger Ashton-Griffiths)
• Jack Vincent (Dave Hill)
• Mrs. Smith (Fiona Victory)
• Isaac Foster (Tom Bell)
• Mary Foster (Zoë Wanamaker)
• Mr. Wilcox (William Scott-Masson)