Anders Wikner is a writer who lives next door to Dagmar with his wife, Britt. Shocked by Dagmar's suicide, he takes the initiative to investigate, contacting the few people who knew her and reconstructing their encounters with her through questioning and flashbacks.
Henrik Lobelius is Susanne's former lover, whom she telephones and asks to meet in Gothenburg. Although reluctant at first, he makes love with Susanne and considers resuming their relationship. His plans collapse when his wife arrives, and the encounter exposes his weakness and unreliability.
A servant on Count Carl's estate, Jean dances with Julie and tells her he loved her as a boy, when poverty kept him at the margins of her world. He proposes escaping to Italy and opening a hotel, but reveals a callous attitude toward Julie's fears. Before the Count returns, Jean kills Julie's finch, further worsening her distress.
A good-hearted German prisoner and Helmut Doork's only friend in the camp. His reason for being interned is not fully explained, though his outspoken opposition to the Nazis is implied. When guards attack Helmut for performing for Jewish children, Johann fights one of them and is beaten to death.
Rickard is a sailor connected with a yacht whom Assar introduces into the household's orbit. He participates in conversations with the adults about sailing, personal choices, and knowing when to turn. His presence gives Assar a reflective contrast to Sally's restless ambitions and her insistence on pursuing freedom and success.
Ulf Palme has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Signature works include Doctor Glas, Barabbas, Girl with Hyacinths. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
