A Dutch volunteer in the Waffen-SS who becomes disillusioned with the occupation after witnessing executions. He secretly sympathizes with civilians, is punished for trying to help a prisoner, fights in the defense of Walcheren, and dies after saving a civilian from a German soldier.
A fifteen-year-old athlete living with his widowed father, Theo, and brother, Eddy. He develops romantic feelings for Marc but struggles with denial, secrecy, and pressure to date Jessica. After damaging his relationship with Marc and confronting his confusion, Sieger begins accepting himself and reunites with Marc.
Olivier is a 16-year-old teenager in the children's oncology department who has bone cancer and may face an amputation. He is part of the close friendship group with Nick and Iwan, sharing their jokes, risky wheelchair stunts, and determination to live normally despite treatment.
A blue-haired young man whose teasing draws Nena into a flirtation, Carlo shares jokes and schoolroom mischief with her as they talk about the future. He considers studying electrical engineering or installation technology, and his relationship with Nena provides a lighter thread alongside Martin and Paul's family conflict.
Young suspect or witness connected to the red-light district case.
Wim is one of Rika and Willem’s children. After Rika’s relationship with Waldemar and her pregnancy become known, Wim and his brother Jan run away to live with Willem. The summary does not specify which age version of Wim is present during this event, but the character is part of the family conflict that follows Rika’s separation from Willem.
Casper is Kim's boyfriend, who is left behind when she and her friends set off for the Ardennes. He fails to call on their six-month anniversary, and Kim later reaches his voicemail before the call is cut off. Pippa also claims that Kim slept with him, an accusation Kim rejects.
Casper van Riel is a gifted young musician and the central character. Though he begins as a triangle player, he dreams of composing and challenges Felix’s strict musical discipline. He joins the orchestra, grows closer to Anouk, investigates Robert van Laren with Pim, and struggles to support his seriously ill mother while facing grief and uncertainty.
Raymond is a central operator of Silk Road and one of the organization’s leaders alongside Sem. He recruits Daphne for her computer expertise, pushes the group toward larger criminal deals, and tries to erase evidence after a hack. His decisions create conflict with Sem and put Daphne at risk as police pressure increases.
Gijs Blom has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Their work is anchored in the Van Leeuwens - Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Forgotten Battle, PAAZ, Boys. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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