John Rabe (played by Ulrich Tukur) is a protagonist in John Rabe.
German Siemens director and chairman of the Nanjing Safety Zone Committee. Nominated due to Germany's alliance with Japan, he leverages his position to protect hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians from Japanese atrocities. Overcomes initial tensions with Dr. Wilson to form deep friendships. Receives a secret cake from his wife, proving her survival, and ultimately reunites with her at the end. Dr. Rosen (played by Daniel Brühl) appears in John Rabe.
German Embassy Attache of partly Jewish descent. Reports on the successful establishment of a civilian safety zone in Shanghai and proposes creating a similar one in Nanjing. His suggestion is warmly supported by Ambassador Trautmann and Valérie Duprès, initiating the committee's formation.
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Characters
John Rabe
(played by Ulrich Tukur) — protagonist
German Siemens director and chairman of the Nanjing Safety Zone Committee. Nominated due to Germany's alliance with Japan, he leverages his position to protect hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilia...
Dr. Rosen
(played by Daniel Brühl) — supporting
German Embassy Attache of partly Jewish descent. Reports on the successful establishment of a civilian safety zone in Shanghai and proposes creating a similar one in Nanjing. His suggestion is warmly...
Key Relationships
John Rabe → Dr. Rosen
(Professional Colleague)
Story Analysis
A German businessman leverages his diplomatic position to establish a humanitarian refuge during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanjing.
