A poet who previously had a relationship with Gertrud, Gabriel attends a dinner party where her marriage is already breaking apart. He reveals that Erland has boasted about Gertrud as his latest conquest and later tries to persuade her to leave with him, though his earlier preference for career over love makes his appeal fail.
A primary participant in the resistance movement. Likely handles field operations, intelligence gathering, or logistical coordination for the civilian network.
Oronte presents a poem and seeks Alceste’s approval, but Alceste bluntly tells him that it is bad. Their disagreement becomes a quarrel that attracts the attention of officials, who summon Alceste in hopes of settling the dispute. Alceste refuses to soften his judgment or change his mind, making Oronte the other party in this conflict over candor and social approval.
John, whose full name is Johannes Eriksen, is a dancer who performs with his friend and partner Irene as they travel from town to town. He seeks engagements for them, refuses an offer to dance without her, and opposes her plan to have an abortion. After Carlsen refuses his request for a loan, John takes money from his drawer.
Ebbe Rode has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Signature works include Utro, Neighbors, Gertrud. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
