Jane Burroughs is the daughter of the man whose sudden death begins the investigation. She suspects the apparent accident was deliberate, discovers the dead blackmailer, and is later abducted. After Bernard frees her, she confronts him about withholding information and joins him in searching for a diary and questioning Martha Burroughs.
The central protagonist of the film. A high school student who embarks on a surreal, episodic journey across America after being sent to New York. She encounters a series of predatory and eccentric figures, including a poet, a surgeon, a guru, and eventually her own father, before ultimately returning to outer space.
A court figure whose true identity is revealed when she explains that she is a handmaiden rather than the princess.
The central undead figure brought back to life by Franz using an ancient Incan formula. Initially a tragic victim in 1906, she returns years later as a seductive, supernatural entity. She manipulates and murders Walter, Eva, Simeon, and Franz, while her face rots to reveal her true nature. Her survival and vengeance drive the entire narrative, culminating in a final encounter with Inspector Dannick.
Anna's cousin whose arrival triggers a marital crisis. She enters an affair with Marco but is secretly collaborating with her husband to murder Anna and frame Marco, driven by jealousy and the need to cover up his secret.
Frank's wife and a diplomat's daughter. Their marriage deteriorates due to Frank's paranoia, impotence, and sexual abuse. She uses birth control, which Frank throws out during a fight, and frequently insults his career failures. She eventually reconciles with Frank after her mother returns to Rome.
Angela is Erminia's older sister and the person who provides her with a temporary emotional refuge. When Erminia confesses that Antonio wants to hurt and torture her, Angela attempts to comfort her. Erminia says she feels no fear with Angela and wants to remain close to her, showing the trust between them.
Ewa Aulin has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Candy, Deadly Sweet, Death Smiles on a Murderer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
