Rosa is Daniel's romantic interest, known for her bright red hair and resilience, becoming an equal and supportive partner to Daniel as they navigate their tragic circumstances.

Erika is Daniel's younger sister, characterized by her quiet demeanor and musical talent with the violin, providing moments of hope through her music.

Daniel and Erika's father, Joseph, is a skilled and resourceful man known for his craftsmanship and ability to help his family survive throughout their trials.

Daniel and Erika's mother, Ruth, works to support her family and is known for her emotional strength and biblical namesake, providing a foundation of stability for Daniel.

Daniel's jovial and favorite uncle, known for his photography, which captures memories of life before the war and influences Daniel's own interest in photography.

Uncle Peter's wife, known for her bravery and motherhood, who makes a significant choice that impacts her fate during the war.

Uncle Peter and Auntie Leah's son, Friedrich is a character who shares a friendship with Daniel and survives the war.

Joseph’s mother who makes a defiant choice, impacting Daniel’s family and serving as a symbol of resistance.

Ruth’s parents, whose fates are intertwined with the deportations faced by Jewish families during the Holocaust.

A character Daniel meets in Auschwitz, Adam is a member of the resistance, providing a contrast to Daniel with his calm demeanor and determination.

A political prisoner in Buchenwald who, like Uncle Peter, engages in photography as a means of resistance and documenting the environment.

A peer from Lodz who struggles through the hardships of the death march, becoming someone that Daniel aids in critical moments.

A character described by Daniel who represents the everyday appearance and demeanor of some Nazis, reflecting on their complexity.