Juditha is Erik’s wife and Sarah’s mother, living with multiple sclerosis that increasingly affects her mobility and everyday tasks. She resists help and decisions made for her, yet eventually accepts assistance from Frau Sing and begins walking again. Her fear of the future and feeling of abandonment bring her marriage with Erik to a painful turning point.
Hannah is the adult survivor of the camp storyline, now living in Brooklyn with her successful husband and grown daughter. After recognizing Tomasz on television, she reopens her search through the Red Cross, reveals her buried pregnancy, and travels to Poland to meet the man she believed was dead.
Dora is a reclusive package-delivery woman living in a high-rise in Leipzig, accustomed to a quiet, orderly life and known for her dry humor. She reluctantly hides her Polish neighbor Jola, becomes increasingly fascinated by and trusting of her, and lies about the police investigation after the accusations against Jola are lifted so she can keep her nearby.
Susanne Lorenz is the mother of Josephine 'Fine' Lorenz and Jule. At home, she tries to manage the ongoing tension between her daughters. Fine's memory of being injured as a child includes feeling overlooked while Susanne comforted Jule, revealing a painful source of conflict in the family.
Tanja is Philipp's fellow teacher and initially becomes his romantic partner. Their relationship develops quickly into an engagement, but deteriorates as Philipp confronts his attraction to men. She learns the truth after encountering Matthias at a concert and being forced to face Philipp's coming out.
Hannah is the woman who helps Schorsch Kempter and Philomena after their emergency landing at an apparently deserted airfield in Brandenburg. She offers them rooms while the damaged plane awaits repairs and Timo orders a replacement fuel pump. Her hospitality provides temporary stability as Schorsch Kempter’s troubled past and fear of home emerge.
Dagmar Manzel has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Signature works include Quiet Freedom, A Fading Man, Love, After All. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
