A blind World War I veteran who lives in the same apartment complex as Doris. He has a complex relationship with Doris and offers her new insights into the realities of Berlin.

A middle-aged advertising professional who helps Doris in a time of need. He represents the stable, cultured bourgeois lifestyle amidst the chaos of the era.

An impoverished Berlin native who grows vegetables and crafts trinkets to sell. He embodies resilience and contentment with a simple, self-sufficient life.

An older man described as an industrialist, who has gained wealth and status through questionable means. He plays a role in Doris's brief attainment of the lifestyle she desires.

A 28-year-old woman who befriends Doris and dreams of becoming a film star. She shares her home with Doris and becomes a close friend despite their financial struggles.

Ernst's musically and artistically inclined wife who leaves her marriage to pursue a bohemian lifestyle. Her character highlights the shifting gender roles and societal changes of the era.