Thomas is a young man who joins Lore and her siblings while claiming to be Jewish to pass American scrutiny. He helps them obtain transport, food, and safety, kills a threatening boatman, and ultimately leaves the train rather than risk capture without papers.
Bernd occupies Jenny's time, contributing to Mel's jealousy as she tries to maintain the disguise. The invented Portuguese identity later appears at Jenny's home and clashes with Bernd, adding to the confusion surrounding Jenny's supposed romance and Mel's deception.
Kai-Peter Malina has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Signature works include Lore, Heimspiel, Sie heißt jetzt Lotte!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.