Ruthless gang leader who seizes power after a failed heist
Piotr is Zuzia's father and a station master. He and his wife try to bring more happiness to their daughter, who struggles with a cardiovascular disease. His role connects the family to the railway setting where Zuzia meets the traveling dog.
Rising crime boss expanding his influence beyond city borders.
Cezary Baryka is the story's central character, the son of a Polish engineer who works at the oil wells in Baku. He grows up in the Russian Empire and arrives in Poland after its independence in 1918, entering a country he knows only through his parents' stories.
Wojtek is an aspiring dancer who faces an injury and pressure connected to his father, Krzysztof. He refuses to abandon dancing, though his injury and doubts threaten his chance to compete. Hania believes he can succeed, and their growing closeness complicates her work covering the competition.
A captured Polish resistance member imprisoned in a concentration camp, Tomasz secretly photographs war crimes and smuggles out the evidence while supervising bread distribution. He loves Hannah, helps her escape through an SS disguise, and later leaves her temporarily to deliver the photographs to the resistance.
A caring family member whose support helps sustain Zuzia through the unfolding crisis.
A young officer serving in Belogorsk, a remote provincial outpost in Russia. He meets Masha, the daughter of Captain Mironov, and falls passionately in love with her. Their relationship becomes entangled with the upheaval caused by Yemelyan Pugachev’s revolt, forcing them to face danger and struggle to save their lives and feelings.
Mateusz Damięcki has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Furioza Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Inside Furioza, Lampo, the Travelling Dog, Przedwiośnie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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