Heimpi is the trusted caregiver who has looked after Anna and Max in Germany. The children say goodbye to her before the family escapes, and Anna remains emotionally attached to her. On Anna's tenth birthday, Heimpi calls from Germany, explains that she has found work elsewhere, and disappoints Anna by saying she cannot come to Switzerland.
Schäfer's wife. Her presence underscores the personal and domestic dimensions of the historical event, contrasting with the political turmoil.
Inge is the emotional and narrative center of the film, a woman who has lived with Werner for thirty years and shared a family life with him. She falls in love with Karl, admits the affair, refuses to continue lying, and ultimately decides to separate from Werner while seeking a place of her own.
Bertha is one of Hans-Peter’s grandparents and part of the family support system after Margret’s death. A social worker agrees that Hans-Peter can remain with his grandparents because Bertha and her husband are still healthy. She later introduces him to color television and its world of performers.
Lene is Kattaka's 75-year-old neighbor, who agrees to drive her to Poland and tries to keep the group safe along the way. She urges Kattaka to contact her family and eventually shares that, as a child fleeing by ship, she was separated from her mother. Her painful story helps Kattaka understand how fear and loss can shape family relationships.
Local resident, provides witness accounts and local context.
Ursula Werner has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work is anchored in the Hubert und Staller Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Cloud 9, Unnatural Causes, F for Freaks. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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