The young co-heiress of Dux-Werke who initially confuses Michael with Werner. She gains respect for Michael's business acumen, becomes concerned by his sudden withdrawal, and rejects Werner's advances upon realizing his deception. She remains Michael's staunchest supporter during his murder trial and ultimately finds him at the endurance race.
Annelie Dörensen is the central young woman whose happiness, education, and future are debated by both families. She considers studying medicine and nursing, while also facing the emotional awkwardness of courtship and expectations about marriage. Her choices expose the story’s central conflict between personal ambitions and plans imposed by relatives.
She is Christine Weyring's friend and accompanies her when they sneak into a performance. Mizzi later becomes connected romantically with Oberleutnant Theo Kaiser after his resignation from the army, linking her to the aftermath of Leutnant Fritz Lobheimer's death and Kaiser's rejection of the outdated military code.
A senior doctor at the hospital who loses her faith in God following the death of her daughter in the war. She eventually regains her faith and chooses to stay with Pastor Heger.
A princess who works to improve conditions for soldiers and hospital patients, including pressing for beds and support from military authorities. She helps Franz Rainer recover his violin and confronts the man whose accusations threaten his honour and future, revealing that she sent the telegram that brought him from the front.
Nora is Robert Helmer’s wife and the central figure in the story. She secretly arranges for money to be obtained and for a form bearing her father’s signature, hiding the circumstances from Robert. When he condemns forgery, she argues that it might be done for love or to save a life, while hoping he will support her if he learns the truth.
A young woman who feels burdened by her uncle's behavior and hopes for a modest home and marriage with someone she loves. She becomes Frank Reynold's wife and prefers his company to social events without him. When her brother Robert arrives in distress, she gives him what money she can; the next morning, police summon her as a witness in his case.
Luise Ullrich has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet…, Ihre große Prüfung, Annelie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
