Cross and Mauser (1925) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ieronim Desnitskiy
(played by Nikolay Kutuzov) — protagonist
Ieronim is the local priest, secretly working for foreign intelligence and sheltering spies led by Shur. He tries to manipulate Mariyka into gathering information from Galinski, but she confronts him...
Shur, the vicar
(played by Naum Rogozhin) — supporting
Shur is a former vicar who leads the spy group secretly sheltered by Ieronim. He orders the group to douse Ieronim with kerosene and burn him after Ieronim’s public confession. As police surround the...
Jewish girl (uncredited)
(played by Raisa Yesipova) — supporting
Hooligan (uncredited)
(played by Pyotr Savin) — minor
The rioter (uncredited)
(played by Lev Ivanov) — minor
His Excellency (uncredited)
(played by Pavel Poltoratskiy) — minor
Officer (uncredited)
(played by Viktor Lebedev) — minor
Story Analysis
A priest's espionage and hidden paternity lead to public confession, betrayal, and fiery judgment in early Soviet Russia.
Plot Progression
Shadows of Espionage
— Hieronim operates as a double agent within a foreign spy network led by Shur. He encounters his old acquaintance Mariyka and attempts to manipulate her into gathering intelligence on police chief Gali...
Orphanage Secrets
— Mariyka uncovers a dark history from her childhood at a monastery orphanage. Supervisor Pavlikha murdered Yulka's infant, and extremists exploited the tragedy to incite a violent pogrom.
The Ultimatum
— Dying Yulka reveals to Mariyka that Hieronim is the child's father and orchestrated the pogrom for personal gain. Mariyka confronts Hieronim, forcing him to choose between his secrets and public atone...
Fire and Judgment
— Hieronim publicly renounces his vows but is immediately betrayed by his own spy network. Shur orders his execution by arson, leading to a chaotic police siege and the fatal wounding of the spy leader.
