Land of Mine - Characters & Cast

Initially motivated by nationalistic revenge, his drive shifts to personal redemption and a desire to be more than a murderer of children.

Starts as a man fueled by five years of repressed rage against German occupiers, initially beating and starving the boys. Through Sebastian's leadership and the boys' suffering, he gradually rediscovers his empathy, eventually risking his own career to save the survivors.

To keep his comrades alive and return home to help rebuild Germany.

Remains the emotional and pragmatic leader of the group. He brokers the first peace with Rasmussen and maintains hope for the future, surviving the ordeal as the primary witness to the tragedy.

Surviving through defiance and maintaining a sense of soldierly pride in a dehumanizing situation.

Acts as the skeptical counter-voice to Sebastian's optimism. He is aggressive and protective of his identity as a soldier, but his shell cracks as he sees his friends die one by one.

Absolute punishment of the Germans at any cost, showing no regard for their age or humanity.

Remains a static character representing the unyielding cruelty of the state. He serves as a foil to Rasmussen, showing what happens when hatred remains unchecked by personal interaction.