Elsa is a German woman whose husband and three brothers were killed at Verdun. She shelters the escaped Maréchal and Rosenthal, refuses to betray them to a passing patrol, and falls in love with Maréchal despite their language barrier before he leaves with Rosenthal.
Juliette is Jean's new wife and the female lead of the story. She moves onto L'Atalante, struggles with the confined life aboard the barge, and longs to explore Paris. After Jean abandons her, she is robbed while seeking a train and eventually reaches Le Havre, where she reunites joyfully with Jean.
An orphan who comes to Paris seeking help after her father's death. Unable to receive support from her uncle, she applies to the department store and is hired as a saleswoman. She rejects Octave Mouret's advances, condemns the suffering caused by his business, and eventually realizes that she loves him. Her feelings become central to Mouret's decision to continue and to their future together.
Elsi is a foreign woman from the other side of the mountains whose disappearance drives Firmin’s search. When Mathias finds her, she receives his message and Firmin’s gift, but says she intends to avenge her brother before reuniting with Firmin. She later discusses escape with Mânu, leaving her loyalties difficult to read.
Roland Lundenstein's sister who testifies against the accused, claiming Elsa had an affair with a colleague and stood to inherit a large fortune.
Anna is Richard's wife, whom he misses deeply while imprisoned in Siberia. After Karl reaches Hamburg, he stays in a spare room in her flat, and their friendship grows into an attraction that leaves both feeling guilty. When Richard returns, she rejects his attempt to resume their marriage, and Richard ultimately leaves her and Karl to each other.
Dita Parlo has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Signature works include L'Atalante, Au Bonheur des Dames, The Queen of Spades. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
