Herman is the scriptwriter who invented Edgar and is writing the story of his life. When Edgar visits him and begs for positive events and a decent girlfriend, Herman creates Stella, but later makes the narrative more extreme and violent. In desperation, he concludes the story by killing Edgar.
A married man and colleague of Brechtje who engages in an affair with Hemel. He confesses that she is the only woman he has ever cheated on his wife with, yet ultimately ends the relationship by stating it will never last, leaving Hemel upset.
Matthias is the man the family believes may be Jan’s biological father, whom Mies had met when she was around forty and he was nineteen. At their awkward but non-hostile meeting, he discusses his knowledge of aquariums and says he grows and sells oysters, following his father and grandfather. He accepts that Jan does not intend to call him “Dad.”
The publisher introduces Giph to a colleague who praises Giph's manuscript and advises him to keep a notebook. The advice becomes especially relevant as Giph's mother Lotti grows very ill: he is encouraged to record the small details of her life while he still can.
Suzanne's husband, who has little confidence in her plans for the Coach project. His doubts form part of the tension surrounding Suzanne's effort to help Soukri, especially as her commitment grows and her daughter also becomes involved.
Thijs is an experienced member of the local medical team who introduces Marina to the realities of working in Amani. He helps her respond when a land mine seriously injures a boy and prepares to operate with her at the base when reaching a hospital is impossible. He functions as Marina’s practical colleague in the field.
Mark Rietman has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Signature works include Almost Cops, The Renovation, Loonies II. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
