Nikolaj is Magnus’s son and the main young protagonist. Fascinated by punk music and Johnny Rotten, he forms a deliberately chaotic band with other boys and is removed from formal school so Magnus can educate him at home. Nikolaj struggles between his father’s uncompromising ideals, his own embarrassment, and the painful consequences of rebellion.
William at fourteen belongs to the earlier stage of the relationship remembered by Janne. The summary specifically says that William noticed Janne when she was fourteen, making him an early presence in the connection that later becomes coercive and emotionally destructive. His actions also contribute to the brothers' eventual separation in Janne's account.
Åsmund Høegh has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Signature works include Sons of Norway, Returning Home, All That Matters Is Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.