Georg Carl von Döbeln is the film’s central subject, portrayed as a lieutenant general and war hero. The story is a biopic about his life, making him the narrative focus; the available plot summary does not specify particular events or actions depicted.
Valdemar is a carnival barker who helps manage Helga Martensson's show and describes himself as a rootless free spirit. Believed by Colonel von Brede to be his illegitimate son, he takes a position managing the colonel's prize horses and grows close to Eva. After their engagement ends, he returns to the circus and Helga; they are later shown married with a child.
Göran's uncle who owns a rural farm. He supports the village youth by providing an old barn to renovate and use as a meeting place after the vicar bans their access to the school.
A teacher at Ringsala boarding school who has long loved Eva. He is trusted and psychologically skilled, and actively investigates a series of mysterious fires to prevent a campus disaster.
Danish monarch conquering Sweden and enforcing harsh rule through political and military means.
Rutger is Andreas's son and Maud's husband, and the police focus their investigation on him after Hugo's murder. He is accused of visiting Hugo to sell morphine, resists questioning, and ultimately confesses to killing him while insisting Maud is innocent. He links his rebellion and the events surrounding Hugo to his conflict with Andreas.
Hanna's husband, Frans has a bad reputation that proves justified when he confesses that he and his mother murdered his grandfather. Hanna protects him for the sake of their children, but Frans later becomes involved with Ida and plots to have Magnus declared a fugitive so they can take over his land. Hanna reports him, and both are arrested.
The Danish monarch and primary antagonist of this era. He enforces Danish rule over Sweden and is haunted by his past atrocities, particularly the Stockholm Bloodbath, while actively suppressing Swedish independence.
Viktor Günther is Margareta's father, an admiral who becomes furious when he learns she is associating with Jan Froman, a caretaker. He ultimately grants permission for their marriage in exchange for an antique flintlock pistol.
Dr. Jonson runs the medical clinic where Sussi is treated after losing the use of her legs. He cares for her while Mary challenges him to cure her paralysis within twelve hours, with marriage as the wager. Sussi eventually walks again, and Jonson later cancels the bet before leaving, prompting Mary's anger and eventual declaration of love.
Edvin Adolphson has 133 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Gustaf Wasa with 2 titles. Signature works include Pärlemor, A Day Will Dawn, General von Döbeln. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
