A teacher from a modest background, she grapples with her feelings about love, marriage, and her aspirations beyond the confinements of her provincial life. Her growth and evolving understanding of love are central to her character arc.

An artist who returns home after living in London, she navigates questions of traditional versus unconventional life choices. Her creativity and independence shape her interactions with the other characters.

A determined and ambitious figure involved in running the family mine business, whose character is connected to themes of power and control over nature. His relationships are tinged with both attraction and violence.

A wealthy and intellectual woman who is at odds with typical emotional expressions of love. Her role explores societal expectations and her complex dynamic with Rupert highlights different approaches to love and partnership.

A German artist whose presence serves as a disruptive influence among the main characters. His conversations and conduct reveal alternative views on love and relationships, challenging conventional norms.