Leon is a novelist working on his second manuscript during a strained holiday at his family's house. He resents Nadja's presence, rejects her attempts at friendship, and struggles with criticism from her and Helmut. After Felix and Devid die, Leon's grief and eventual new autofiction manuscript force him to confront his failures and relationships.
Thomas Mattl is remembered as a man known for strength and mountain skill. His unexpected death in the cold occurs during the period when war has already brought disappearance, grief, and shortages to the valley. His death affects Andreas Egger deeply, intensifying Andreas's doubts about fate, God, and mortality.
Lukas is Luzi's husband and a local man caught in the struggle against the Brenner family. After Luzi is abducted, Greider intervenes on her behalf. Lukas later saves Greider from the attacking blacksmith by shooting him, making Lukas an important local ally during the violent collapse of Brenner's authority.
A staff member suspected of carrying out Ernst Lossa's execution on Dr. Veithausen's orders. He explicitly denies being the killer, leaving his exact involvement ambiguous.
Minor supporting character appearing in the background with no direct impact on the central storyline.
Thomas Schubert has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Signature works include Afire, The Blood Countess, Schöne Seelen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
