Mathias Pascal is the central figure, a financially ruined villager who works in a library before losing his mother and baby daughter. After winning a fortune at Monte Carlo and learning that he is believed dead, he adopts a new identity, seeks freedom in Rome, and later returns toward his former life.
A minor demon who visits Solokha on Christmas Eve and rides with her on her broom. He steals the Moon and hides it in an old rag, creating darkness that confuses the Cossacks. Later, Vakula finds him in a bag and forces him to carry him to St. Petersburg to obtain the Tsarina's shoes for Oksana.
A mountaineer leader caught between his people and the Russian authorities, Hadschi Murat is the central figure of the story. After Schamil turns the clans against him and his family is taken, he seeks safety among the Russians but refuses to fight his own people. He risks discovery to help Saira and ultimately acts to rescue his son Yusuf.
Hermann is a Russian military officer with a limited fortune who becomes obsessed with learning the three cards that once brought the countess a fortune. He gains access to her house by flirting with Lizaveta, then threatens the countess with a revolver. After she dies of fright, her phantom reveals the cards; Hermann wins twice, loses everything on the final card, and loses his mind.
Robert is Moskin's childhood friend, whom Moskin has not seen for more than twenty years. He tells Moskin the plot of a novel, and Moskin recognizes his wife's story in its heroine. Robert's account makes Moskin view his wife's celebrated deed in a completely different light, helping bring about the reversal in their relationship.
Ivan Mosjoukine has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1910. Signature works include Woman of Tomorrow, The 1002nd Night, The Adjutant of the Czar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
