Capitán Vidal is Ofelia’s authoritarian stepfather, a Civil Guard officer devoted to Falangism and determined to destroy the Maquis. He hoards supplies, tortures prisoners, kills Dr. Ferreiro, distrusts Mercedes, and shoots Ofelia before Pedro kills him. His brutality forms the central human-world threat opposing Ofelia’s compassion and resistance.
A father traveling with his son Esteban to find his missing daughter Mar. He follows ravers into the desert, loses his son and dog in a cliff accident, and is later rescued. He ultimately survives a minefield crossing and escapes on a train.
Juan is the hotel manager and the operator of an illegal scheme in which immigrants exchange kidneys for forged passports. After discovering Okwe's medical training, he pressures him to become a surgeon. He exploits Senay by demanding sexual access as part of their deal, but Okwe and Senay ultimately drug him and remove his kidney.
Ivan is a Spanish ex-convict hired to build a treatment room for Suzanne. He and Suzanne develop an immediate and intense attraction, becoming lovers and attempting to build a new life together. He helps take valuables from Samuel's house, is arrested after fencing them, and later reunites with Suzanne at their ruined dream house.
Patrick Ballester is a professor specializing in olfactory problems. Guillaume contacts him after Anne takes sleeping pills during a crisis caused by her recurring loss of smell, and he helps provide the medical support that allows her to return home and continue recovering her ability to work.
Alcalde is the town’s Falangist mayor and a former rival of Farriol for Florència’s love. He blames Farriol for the murders, orders the farmhouse search, and helps bring about Farriol’s imprisonment and death sentence. When Florència seeks his help, he instead attempts to exploit her sexually before rejecting her appeal.
A Catalan cartoonist and anti-Franco activist exiled to a French concentration camp in 1939. He uses his art to preserve his humanity, document the camp's horrors, and maintain a connection to his past and political convictions.
Home is one half of a couple whose relationship has become marked by silence and resentment. He argues with Dona, trading accusations and insults before they turn to the mundane question of dinner. Their unresolved exchange shows how routine has displaced meaningful communication between them.
Him is the other central figure, who contacts Her after deciding to fulfill a long-standing fantasy. Although he first intends a detached sexual meeting, he becomes deeply comfortable and emotionally involved with Her, responding strongly to her declaration of love while struggling with the risks of their relationship.
Rosa's husband who relies heavily on her domestic and professional support, initially struggling to comprehend her decision to prioritize herself.
A Spanish man who owns a wine shop in Tokyo and was the boyfriend of Nagara's deceased daughter, Midori. He mourns her loss, plans to return to Spain, and forms a genuine romantic connection with Ryu, unaware of her true mission.
A wealthy, manipulative psychopath and Michel's old high school acquaintance. He initially poses as a generous benefactor, buying the family a car and offering help. Secretly, he orchestrates fatal crashes to kill Michel's parents and brother, destroys relationships, murders his own girlfriend, and forces Michel to dispose of bodies. His plan to kill Claire leads to his death.
Sergi López has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work is anchored in the Black Is Beltza Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Pan's Labyrinth, Sirāt, Josep. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
