Appears initially as a nursing home resident but is actually a former caretaker at a psychiatric hospital where trolls were tortured. He adopted Tina as a child and raised her as human. Later reveals the truth about her origin, her birth name Reva, and the location of her biological troll parents' graves.
This is the older portrayal of Sven Stolpe, whose diaries and memoirs become important sources in the researcher’s investigation of his grandparents’ past. His account refers repeatedly to the devastating summer of 1932, but the summary gives no specific action for this older portrayal in the present-day framing story.
Foreign investor or business contact involved in the microchip heist.
A kind-hearted neighborhood uncle offering guidance and comic relief to local children.
Background commune member, participates in group gatherings
A member of the von Enke family whose connections help deepen the mystery surrounding Hans and the troubled investigation.
Mäklaren is the realtor whom Ida and Krister consult while considering an apartment and discussing their future. The character’s involvement places their relationship within practical conversations about building a shared home and the possibility of having children.
Herr Meister is mentioned during the police investigation after a missing girl is reported found. The police order that he be informed, but the summary gives no further account of his actions or his relationship to Tony. His role in the events remains limited to this reference.
Oberst Kalle is a retired Swedish colonel whose garden becomes the unexpected refuge of Him and Marianne after they follow her intuition into an unfamiliar place. Their accidental encounter and night sleeping in his garden become one of the most beautiful moments in their relationship.
Grandfather is Lisa’s grandfather and one of the relatives present around the Christmas gathering. Hasse tells Lisa that Santa is actually Grandfather in disguise, linking him to the family’s affectionate rituals even as the adults argue, drink, and expose the tensions that Lisa quietly observes.
Arthur is Lena's wealthy father and Marianne's husband. His home provides temporary accommodation for Gustav, Lena, and their children after Gustav takes the family to Stockholm. Gustav is uncomfortable around his father-in-law and soon buys another house for the family, ending their stay in Arthur's household.
Josef is a member of David Holst’s family who is told that David and his spouse have decided to divorce. He struggles with the belief that marriage is inviolable, but eventually accepts that David’s hidden life has made the old family arrangement impossible. His reaction reveals the emotional consequences of David’s concealed relationship with Martin.
Sten Ljunggren has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Tillsammans with 2 titles. Signature works include Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap, Border, Sunday Roast. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 16 universes
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