Lena is Victor's former fiancée and later Rudi's fiancée. Her relationship with both men reflects the personal damage caused by the political changes dividing Victor and Rudi. She survives the war and returns to Vienna with Victor and Hannah, remaining Victor's lover as the Kaufmann family's story reaches its aftermath.
Susanne is Robert's wife and Hausner's good friend and neighbor. Her strained marriage and inability to conceive lead her into an affair with Alex, who is secretly seeking revenge against Robert. After becoming pregnant by Alex, she ends the affair and conceals the child's parentage from Robert.
Manu's sister who trades sex for shelter, illustrating her marginalized status and the financial/emotional desperation that defines her arc following the matriarch's death.
A central female character and returning ensemble member, serving as a key emotional anchor and romantic focal point within the group's dynamic.
Ursula Strauss has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales of Franz Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Nöstlinger - Sowieso und überhaupt, My foreign girlfriend, Maikäfer flieg. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
