The central character in the contemporary storyline, Liv's journey involves navigating grief and a legal battle that forces her to confront her past and redefine her future.

The German officer in the historical narrative whose complex nature is defined by the internal conflict between his cultural appreciation and his military duties.

A deuteragonist and Liv's love interest in the modern story, who grapples with the tension between his professional responsibilities and his personal feelings.

Sophie's older sister, who responds to war with caution and pragmatism, providing a counterbalance to Sophie's daring actions.

Sophie's husband and an artist whose portrait of her becomes a central symbol in the story, representing love and the life disrupted by war.

A minor character serving as a wartime collaborator with a hidden role in the French Resistance, illustrating the complexities of survival under occupation.

The community around Sophie in the historical timeline, whose shifting perceptions of her reflect the societal impact of fear and hardship during wartime.

Liv's confidante in the contemporary timeline, providing steadfast support and pragmatic advice that helps Liv face her challenges.