Franz is Marisa's beloved grandfather, who lies ill in hospital and dies during the story. In Marisa's childhood, he trains her to carry a heavy sand-filled backpack and rewards her with affection when she meets his expectations. The later revelation that he abused Marisa's mother complicates Marisa's devotion to him.
Klaus Manchen has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Zepp, DDR: Der Aufstand vom 17. Juni 1953, Startfieber. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
