The wife of Colonel Joseph Zierpfandl, Melanie is determined that the regiment remain in barracks ahead of a field exercise and hopes her husband will become a general. When news arrives that an archduke is coming, she takes on her absent husband's role and issues orders. Her plans for a bridge-building exercise help trigger the final chaos.
Gabriela and Charlie's younger daughter, who grows up alongside her older sister Andrea in the care of a foster mother. As an adult, Hansi helps Gabriela understand the harm caused by her decision to leave the girls and the value of the trust she lost. She serves as a link between her remorseful mother and estranged sister.
Amalie is a tenant of Paul Perlacher, whose legal tricks are aimed at forcing tenants to leave. Unlike someone easily intimidated, she is described as stubborn and capable of taking care of herself when dealing with her tyrannical landlord. Her resistance is a central part of the conflict with Paul.
Grethe Weiser has 152 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work is anchored in the Familie Buchholz Filmreihe universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Die Kaiserin von China, Die göttliche Jette, Lady's Choice. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
