Underground - Characters & Cast

Power, survival, and possession of Natalija. He represents the political elite who profit from the suffering of the people.

Starts as a charming rogue and resistance fighter, evolves into a cold, calculating Communist leader who imprisons his friends to maintain his power and lies. Ends as a war profiteer lost in his own web of deceit.

Patriotism, loyalty to Marko, and love for Natalija. He represents the raw, unguided energy of the people.

A brave but reckless patriot who is easily manipulated. He spends decades underground believing he is a hero, only to emerge into a world he doesn't understand, ultimately becoming a tragic figure of war.

Survival and comfort. She is often seen as a metaphor for the country itself, torn between different powers.

An actress who switches allegiances between the German occupier Franz, the hero Blacky, and the powerful Marko to survive. She is the object of desire that drives the conflict between the men.

Love for animals and a desire for simple truth. He is the only one who sees the absurdity of the war.

Marko's stuttering brother who cares for the animals. He is the moral conscience of the film, devastated by the cruelty of the world. His suicide is a rejection of the madness around him.