A background character
Mona is a dominatrix who becomes the focus of Juha’s desperate search for sensation and connection. She uses controlled asphyxiation and other BDSM practices, provides a safety ball, gives first aid when he passes out, and later stops when she realizes he intends to die. Though initially resistant, she ultimately shares a kiss and smiles at his return.
Alex's sister. During the 1997 Christmas holidays, she attempts to make romantic advances toward Matias. Over two decades later, she hosts the wedding that prompts Matias to return and seek reconciliation with Alex.
Vivica Bandler is a theatre director who becomes one of Tove’s deepest emotional attachments. While directing Sartre’s The Respectful Prostitute, she encourages Tove to look beyond dialogue and find the sadness beneath characters’ words. Their growing feelings intensify Tove’s jealousy, uncertainty, and struggle to remain free.
Ronja is Kai's girlfriend who leaves him and attempts to dispose of his Asian artifacts and an urn containing ashes. The ensuing mythical events prevent her from leaving town. She is potentially the reincarnation of Pin Yu.
Angela is a dancer performing with the Dance Group in Hartola and Anna’s long-separated sister. She welcomes Anna into her home, tries to protect her, and plans an escape to Miami while struggling with a dangerous debt. Her secrecy, financial desperation, and unresolved family trauma ultimately threaten their attempted reunion.
Julia is a lawyer and Niko's mother. She opposes a reservoir project that would flood Lake Hallow and works to protect its natural and historical heritage, even as the local debate turns hostile. When Niko becomes ill and she sees a female figure underwater, she grows suspicious of the lake's old stories and confronts her father about the family's past.
Sari is a university student with epilepsy who experiences a seizure after years without one. She resists resuming medication because she fears its side effects and loss of independence, but continues treatment while trying to build a life of her own. Her relationship with lecturer Mikko becomes intimate and draws her into a university scandal; she also finds Lotta after an overdose and calls for help.
Ansa is Toivo's former partner, with whom he once promised to stay together. Their relationship has collapsed, yet Toivo insists that he still loves her and tries to reclaim or control her. Ansa resists him, while their shared movements and unresolved history place both of them under official suspicion.
Song teacher who guides characters through musical adventures.
Krista Kosonen has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Rölli Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Backrooms, Ronja the Robber's Daughter, Beforeigners. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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