Anton’s scholarly and gentle father who plays a brief role in the story, with his personality highlighted through his thoughtful and patient interactions with his sons.

A nurturing figure in Anton’s life, characterized by her long blonde hair and her active attempts to manage her family’s desperate situation under occupation.

Anton’s spirited seventeen-year-old brother, whose energy is sharply confronted by their oppressive circumstances, and whose actions during a pivotal moment underscore his desire to protect his family.

A feared Nazi Inspector in Haarlem whose assassination sets off a chain of events with significant repercussions for Anton and his family.

The son of the Nazi Inspector and Anton’s classmate, known for a turbulent school encounter where Anton acts with compassion, setting a complex dynamic in motion.

A member of the Underground Resistance, Takes plays a crucial role in Ploeg Sr.'s assassination and embodies a resolute approach to fighting Fascism.

Takes’ lover and fellow Resistance fighter, who shares a profound moment of kindness with Anton during a critical night, representing compassion and conviction amidst the fight against Nazism.