Peter Munk is a charcoal burner in the Black Forest who longs for wealth, social respect, and marriage with Lisbeth. He receives wishes from Glasmännlein, becomes a glassmaker, then trades his heart to Holländer-Michel for prosperity. His ruthlessness leads him to kill Lisbeth before recovering his humanity and old life.
The son of Anna Stauffer, he runs the family mill with her while facing its financial difficulties. Though expected to marry Renate, he falls in love with Christina and initially hesitates to defy his mother's wishes. He eventually ends his engagement and tells Anna he will marry Christina, even if the mill is put at risk.
Thomas lives on his deceased parents' estate with his sister Hanna, with whom he is initially very close. He falls for the much older Vera Colombani, ignores Hanna's warnings, and follows Vera south for the winter. After Vera drops him, he returns home; their renewed encounter triggers a downward spiral that claims Hanna's life and Vera's.
Lutz Moik has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Signature works include Heart of Stone, Christina, Hanna Amon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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