Manfred Herrfurth is a chemist ten years older than Rita Seidel and the man she loves. Disillusioned with his opportunities in East Germany, he moves to the West despite Rita following him and urging him to return. His refusal forces Rita to confront the end of their relationship and reconsider her future.
Werner Horrath is a former Party secretary facing proceedings for immoral behavior, career-mindedness, and political and ideological failures. He initially refuses to defend himself, but later admits that he simulated success and manipulated events to retain control of the construction site. His failure frames the film's central political conflict.
A wealthy nobleman who hires Till under the pretense of a skilled court painter, only to be financially exploited and publicly flattered by Till's deceptive artwork.
Eberhard Esche has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Anna, Called Hobblelegs, Konfrontation – Rekonstruktion eines Dichters, Abends im Kelch. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
