The steward at the baron's estate whose daughter claims a violent dream-premonition regarding harm to the midwife's handicapped son. After the boy is attacked, the steward violently beats his own son for allegedly stealing a flute from the baron's son Sigmund.
Bauer is Georges and Jean’s father, who lives in poverty in a farm town. When Anne and Georges visit, he says that Jean has disappeared, but makes clear that he does not intend to look for him. His conversation with the couple reveals the brothers’ strained family circumstances.
Hias is the film’s prophetic central figure, describing visions of floods, collapsing time, war, social upheaval, and the destruction of the glassworks. His predictions repeatedly seem to come true, causing the villagers to fear and accuse him of possessing the Evil Eye. Overwhelmed by his final visions, he withdraws toward the woods.
Marias Father is Maria’s demanding and controlling parent, spending much of his time in bed while complaining about the household and treating her cruelly. He expects her to wash his clothes, prepare meals, and remain available, then reacts angrily to Heinz’s proposal. After suffering a severe stroke, he remains bitter and abusive while depending on Maria’s care.
Local winegrower and Polt's close friend. Appears in the 2003 case where he initially offers a false confession to protect his family and community, later revealing the truth about Ferdinand Lutzer's death. Likely part of the collective group involved in the 2001 winegrowers' conspiracy regarding Albert Hahn's death.
Dr. Breuer is the adult who recognizes Ben's apathy, lack of interest, and wasted intelligence before the Morocco trip. He urges Ben to use the journey as an opportunity to observe the world and write about his experiences, providing the initial encouragement for Ben's attempt to break out of his passivity.
Theo is a middle-aged farmer whose daughter is badly injured when his horse trailer overturns during the collision involving René and Marco Mullier's car. He tries to prove that another driver caused the crash, posts drawings of René's scar, and later identifies Marco as the car's owner. His pursuit ends in a fatal confrontation on the mountain.
The patriarch of the Winter family, embodying traditional authority and rigid expectations that clash with his children's evolving identities.
Bavarian Minister of the Interior and CSU leader. A hardline critic of Merkel's open-door policy, constantly pushing for stricter border controls and asylum restrictions.
Josef Bierbichler has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work is anchored in the Polt Film Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Landauer, The Farewell, Heart of Glass. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
