A Black Forest farmer and Emma's husband. Plagued by impotence and a deep desire for an heir, he secretly harbors a Jewish refugee and proposes a controversial arrangement to father a child through his wife.
The abandoned husband left to care for the children. Two years after Nora's disappearance, his daily life remains dominated by the mystery of her leaving and the psychological weight of the trauma, as depicted in the second episode.
Dad is Lore's father, a Nazi officer whose return disrupts the family home before the war ends. He later disappears, while photographs of concentration-camp atrocities reveal him in uniform and force Lore to confront his connection to Nazi crimes.
Manfred Voigt is Isi's father in the wealthy Voigt family. He participates in the family pressure against Isi's independence and catches her and Ossi making out, nearly hitting her before Ossi intervenes. His reaction contributes to Isi's decision to move out with Ossi, while his later realization helps the parents reconsider their demands.
Ingo is Nadja's partner in an open relationship, but he now wants them to commit exclusively to one another. He hopes their weekend skiing in Austria, near Nadja's parents' luxurious chalet, will persuade her. Their privacy is interrupted when friends of her brother Knut arrive and news comes that Knut has been arrested.
Kristof is a radio technician drawn into Mia's attempt to find a transmitter and prevent the blackout she fears. He does not share her certainty, and their disagreement strains their relationship. When Mia says she will carry out the plan alone and asks him to bury her pet rat if she does not return by dawn, he refuses to promise.
Successful old classmate of Chris who invites the couple to his home. Despite appearing thriving, he is revealed to be obnoxious and vapid. He subtly insults Chris and exposes his hidden career secrets, acting as a catalyst for the couple's emotional breakdown.
Paschke is Lucia's former colleague and Johann's rival. He arrives hoping to obtain photographs and negatives that could challenge the government's account of the attack and revive his career. His involvement exposes the strained history between him, Lucia, and Johann and intensifies the crisis inside the house.
A senior judicial or administrative figure in the courtroom, assisting in managing the trial's proceedings and ensuring legal formalities are observed.
Rolf is the principal of the grammar school. He believes that Sevda's headscarf threatens peace at school and wants to prohibit her from wearing it. His position puts him at odds with Eva, who prefers to persuade Sevda rather than rely on a ban, as the school conflict escalates.
Hans-Jochen Wagner has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Zimmer mit Stall Filmreihe with 1 titles. Signature works include Innere Angelegenheiten, Brezeln für den Pott, Der Reini. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
