Lisbeth's former legal guardian and mentor who genuinely cares for her well-being.
The local Catholic priest who opposes the religiously mixed mercenary company. He condemns Erica to death, is pushed into the fire by Geddes during the attempted burning, and represents rigid religious authority.
Elderly friend of Mikael, offers wisdom, guidance, and occasional assistance throughout the story.
Per Oscarsson plays the film's title character, a doctor, whose story is adapted from Hjalmar Söderberg's 1905 novel Doctor Glas. The given plot summary does not detail his specific actions.
Jacob is Charlotte's brother, returning home after years away and speaking with her about his travels, studies, and ambitions. Their relationship becomes intimate, and Charlotte reveals that he fathered her child. He struggles with leaving, secrecy, and the responsibility of protecting the baby.
A renowned Italian architect whom Michael admires. After Ellie arranges a meeting, Santonix agrees to design Michael's dream home on Gypsy's Acre before eventually dying from a prolonged battle with cancer.
Ester's husband and Salem's former brother-in-law. He falsely accused Salem of a murder two years prior and colluded with a corrupt lawyer. Later confesses to the inspector after Salem frames him for the latest killings.
Pavel is Eberlin’s KGB contact and is already under suspicion within the Soviet network. Eberlin decides to sacrifice him in order to protect himself, but before Eberlin can arrange Pavel’s death, other KGB personnel kill him. His fate shows how Eberlin’s network is closing in around him.
A Scandinavian forced laborer trapped with the group. He offers a reflective perspective on their situation, facilitating philosophical confrontations about mortality, freedom, and human nature.
Lundgren is a lonely night watchman who patrols the town and reports a burglary by radio, while living in increasing isolation and detachment from reality. He treats Skyltdockan as his beloved companion, hides her from visitors, becomes jealous over a missing bracelet, and struggles to protect his secret from Fredriksson.
Pontus is an impoverished, lonely writer who comes to Kristiania from the country and struggles constantly with hunger, eviction, rejection, and hallucinations. His pride prevents him from accepting financial help, while he gives away money he needs himself. After repeated humiliation and hardship, he impulsively joins the crew of an outbound freighter.
A humanoid creature assembled from dead matter and brought to life by Victor's inventions. Initially mute and childlike, he learns language through observation before becoming vengeful due to loneliness and rejection.
Per Oscarsson has 122 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo with 2 titles. Signature works include Heja Sverige!, Doctor Glas, Patrasket. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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