Keller is Lukas's father and Maria's widower, living with severe grief after her death in a fire. His inability to communicate gently with Lukas drives the boy toward nature and away from home. Though he initially reacts angrily and distrusts Danzer's methods, he later apologizes and begins to reconcile with Lukas.
Holy Roman Emperor who arranges his son's marriage to Mary to secure Burgundian lands. Portrayed as sluggish and reluctant to fight enemies.
Johann Hellström is a former FNN reporter accused of misquoting sources and falsifying information after publishing claims about civilian militias. He retreats with Lucia to their automated island home, shelters Layla and Alex, clashes with Paschke, and ultimately recognizes that the house itself has become a lethal threat.
Hans Brenner is one of Brenner's six power-drunk sons and part of the family that dominates the valley. He belongs to the group that intimidates Greider, enforces the family's authority, and participates in the violent resistance against Greider's revenge, although the plot does not assign him a separate individual action.
Max Ludwig Nansen is the painter targeted by the authorities' prohibition. He continues expressing forbidden subjects through his art, teaches young Siggi Jepsen to paint, and becomes the boy's emotional guide and inspiration. His work repeatedly exposes the destructive consequences of Jens Ole Jepsen's unquestioning obedience.
Police squad member working alongside van Leeuwen on complex cases.
A formidable knight hired by Count Trumpf to kidnap Princess Herzelinde after she rejects his courtship. He holds her captive and operates a hippie commune, serving as the primary obstacle Lanze and Erdal must overcome to complete their rescue mission.
A close friend of Lorenzo da Ponte who influences him and supports his move from Venice to Vienna. Before Da Ponte leaves, Casanova writes a letter of introduction to Antonio Salieri; later, his intervention helps Da Ponte persuade Mozart to publish a second edition of Don Giovanni, which succeeds before Emperor Joseph II.
Ferdinand Marian is an Austrian actor whose rising career brings him into direct contact with the Nazi regime. He accepts the title role in a propaganda film after pressure from Joseph Goebbels, and the experience changes his personality, damages his marriage to Anna, and leaves him unable to work after the regime falls. His guilt and personal collapse culminate in suicide.
Georg Kufbach is the head of the LKA special commission investigating Richard Oetker's kidnapping. He continues pursuing the case after the suspected kidnapper is arrested and convicted, focusing on the unresolved question of where the ransom money went.
The titular workaholic and protagonist, whose career obsession drives the film's comedic and romantic conflicts, illustrating the personal and professional toll of burnout.
Tobias Moretti has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mein Opa ... Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include The House, Brandnächte, A Hidden Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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