Lola's father, a bank manager. In different timelines, he reveals Lola is not his biological daughter, argues with her, or leaves the bank with a client before she arrives. Lola eventually holds him at gunpoint to rob the bank in one timeline.
A Jewish man seeking help for his family during the ghetto liquidation. Ignacy gives Leopold Soha a watch as payment and persuades him to hide the family in the sewers. His decision establishes the arrangement that turns Soha from a reluctant helper into the refugees' protector.
Thomas is the star chef who manages the famous restaurant where Daniel begins working. He oversees a demanding kitchen in which Daniel’s extraordinary talent allows him to progress. Thomas therefore represents the professional environment and career path Daniel must weigh against his feelings for Hanna.
Robert is one of the people whose wedding becomes a major family gathering in the story. At the celebration with Sandy, old resentments erupt and the event turns into a painful reminder that some people have moved on while others remain stuck. His wedding helps intensify the emotional pressure surrounding Karla.
Sisi's father is part of the family home she returns to after leaving the Viennese court. The account notes that she spends time with her sister while back with her parents, but gives no specific actions or decisions by him in the events described.
Provides overarching commentary and contextual framing for the film's tragicomedic events and political satire.
Local resident, provides witness testimony and local context.
A co-founder of the companion service, rounding out the core group of five men from different social backgrounds.
Head of the FBI department. Assigns the rookie Phil Decker as Jerry Cotton's partner and later suspends him when Decker's suspicions about Cotton's innocence clash with official orders. He actively participates in the city-wide manhunt against the framed Cotton.
Police Hauptmeister leading the Düsseldorf SEK team. Protagonist who suspects his former colleague Heinz Schaefer is alive. Investigates corruption despite suspension, protects his family, has an affair with Melba Dessaul, and ultimately kills Schaefer in the Alps before resigning to testify before the committee.
Veteran Allgäu police inspector known for meticulous methods.
Divorced and unemployed man who discovers an abandoned baby named Felizia. He raises her happily but faces intense pressure when television reports the police are searching for the infant and her mother allegedly attempted to kill her. He struggles with what decision to make.
Herbert Knaup has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Heimatkrimi with 2 titles. Signature works include Die Kanzlei, Run Lola Run, Marco W. - 247 Tage im türkischen Gefängnis. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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