The timid and reserved protagonist. Struggling with a monotonous marriage, he is initially resistant to his father-in-law's advice but eventually changes his mindset after meeting Šarlota.
Former Nazi prisoner returning to run a posh hair salon in 1940s Prague.
Böck family patriarch representing traditional values and social status.
Central protagonist. Head of Czechoslovak Intelligence from 1945 to 1948. Starts as a repatriation officer, navigates conflicts with NKVD, and rises to power by funding the Communist Party and helping Jewish refugees. His pro-Israel stance leads to conflict with Soviet-backed communists, resulting in his removal, arrest, and eventual escape to Bavaria.
Standa is the central figure in the criminal storyline. After being pressured into signing a false confession about the shipment and accepting responsibility for the crime, he serves three years in prison. Upon release, he contacts people connected with his past and becomes involved in deception, disguises, confrontations, and increasingly elaborate schemes.
Secondary male character, interacts with main family.
Hanka's bohemian friend and a heavy marijuana user suffering from memory issues. He helps Hanka move and assists in transporting an injured driver to the hospital. He shares spontaneous moments with Hanka but forgets about his own girlfriend, leading Hanka to angrily compare his drug addiction to the warnings of her despotic mother.
Voice actor portraying eccentric Bambas
A city policeman who requests a transfer to a remote rural post as he approaches retirement. His work brings him into the villagers’ quarrels and uneasy dealings, while his conversations with a mysterious woman touch on loneliness and his absent daughter. He also investigates a death tied to the village’s past.
Jiří Macháček has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Garden Store Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Wild Prague, Garden Store - Part 2: Deserter, Men in Hope. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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