Harry Chase (played by Jonah Hauer-King) is a protagonist in World on Fire.
Polish cavalryman turned RAF pilot, central to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz in Manchester. Lois Bennett (played by Julia Brown) is a protagonist in World on Fire.
British journalist covering the war, investigates the Lebensborn program in Nazi Germany and reports on the North African campaign. Nancy Campbell (played by Helen Hunt) appears in World on Fire.
Veteran reporter documenting early war events, including the Defence of the Polish Post Office and the Dunkirk evacuation. Kasia Tomaszeski (played by Zofia Wichłacz) appears in World on Fire.
Polish woman married to Harry, manages a bakery in occupied France and participates in the local resistance movement. Robina Chase (played by Lesley Manville) appears in World on Fire.
British socialite who leaves her marriage to pursue a relationship with an American journalist covering the European war. Webster O'Connor (played by Brian J. Smith) appears in World on Fire.
American journalist investigating Nazi Germany and the occupied territories, forms a romantic bond with Robina Chase. Albert Fallou (played by Parker Sawyers) appears in World on Fire.
French journalist and resistance fighter who assists Lois Bennett in navigating the dangers of occupied France. Stefan Tomaszeski (played by Tomasz Kot) appears in World on Fire.
Polish soldier and Kasia's brother, fights in the 1939 invasion and later aids the resistance in occupied France.
World on Fire (2019) — Character Map & Story Timeline
World on Fire (2019) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Multiple interconnected stories of ordinary people caught in the chaos of World War II
Character Network — 9 Characters
Harry Chase (Jonah Hauer-King) — protagonist Polish cavalryman turned RAF pilot, central to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz in Manchester.
Lois Bennett (Julia Brown) — protagonist British journalist covering the war, investigates the Lebensborn program in Nazi Germany and reports on the North Africa...
Nancy Campbell (Helen Hunt) Veteran reporter documenting early war events, including the Defence of the Polish Post Office and the Dunkirk evacuatio...
Kasia Tomaszeski (Zofia Wichłacz) Polish woman married to Harry, manages a bakery in occupied France and participates in the local resistance movement.
Robina Chase (Lesley Manville) British socialite who leaves her marriage to pursue a relationship with an American journalist covering the European war...
Webster O'Connor (Brian J. Smith) American journalist investigating Nazi Germany and the occupied territories, forms a romantic bond with Robina Chase.
Albert Fallou (Parker Sawyers) French journalist and resistance fighter who assists Lois Bennett in navigating the dangers of occupied France.
Stefan Tomaszeski (Tomasz Kot) Polish soldier and Kasia's brother, fights in the 1939 invasion and later aids the resistance in occupied France.
David (Gregg Sulkin) Polish RAF pilot and Harry's comrade, fights in the Battle of Britain and endures the Blitz.
