Protagonist. A 15-year-old boy transferred to Stjärnsberg boarding school after being expelled for violence. He suppresses his aggression, befriends Pierre, and falls in love with cafeteria worker Marja. He faces relentless bullying from the Student Council, takes physical punishment to protect his friend, and ultimately confronts his abusive stepfather, vowing to end the cycle of violence and pursue law school.
Ansgar is Vilhelm’s outlawed brother, accused of murder and summoning spirits after the valley’s deaths. He hides in an old mine shaft, while a misleading letter strengthens the hunt for him. After Vilhelm uncovers evidence against Gardar and declares him innocent, Ansgar refuses to flee despite the continuing danger.
Thomas Nielsen is the film’s central scientist, responsible for studying a wolf and investigating the biological roots of aggression. His research shifts toward altering violent behavior through serotonin receptors, and he secretly experiments on himself. His increasingly unstable conduct strains his relationship with Justine Keller and leaves his final fate unresolved.
Andreas Wilson has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include Evil, Baba's Cars, Sebastian's World. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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