A middle-aged, unnamed woman who finds herself trapped behind an invisible wall in the Austrian Alps. Cut off from civilization and her previous life as a mother and wife, she must learn to survive in the wilderness. She is resourceful and introspective, slowly shedding societal expectations as she adapts to her isolation and builds a family from the local animals.

A Bavarian bloodhound originally belonging to Hugo, who becomes the Protagonist's loyal and constant companion. He is exceptionally perceptive, often sensing the Protagonist's emotional state before she fully understands it herself. He serves as her primary source of emotional support in the isolated alpine environment.

A cow whom the Protagonist rescues and shelters during the early days of her isolation. Bella provides essential sustenance in the form of milk, representing a symbiotic, peaceful relationship. Agreeable and even-tempered, Bella lives entirely in the present moment, offering a model of simple contentment.

A fiercely independent and brave feline who joins the Protagonist's growing family of animals. Unlike the dog or the cow, she maintains her autonomy, coming and going as she pleases and hunting for herself. Her independent nature serves as a mirror for the Protagonist's own developing sense of liberation and self-sufficiency.

A fluffy, white kitten belonging to The Cat's first litter. Resembling an Angora cat, she is gentle, innocent, and delicate. Her trusting nature causes the Protagonist to constantly worry about her safety in the rugged, unpredictable wilderness.

A rambunctious and energetic kitten who survives his littermates. His mischievous nature often annoys his mother, leading him to bond closely with the Protagonist instead. He frequently simulates hunting the Protagonist in play, showing both his survival instincts and his affectionate restraint.

A male calf born to Bella in the dead of winter. Like his mother, he lives entirely in the present, concerning himself only with the pleasures of grazing and resting. As he grows larger and matures, his natural instincts create logistical challenges for the small farm.

A wealthy man with hypochondria and an obsessive tendency to collect survival supplies. He is the husband of the Protagonist's cousin, Luise. Though he never uses his meticulously gathered tools, his paranoia about nuclear war inadvertently stocks the hunting lodge with the resources necessary for survival.

The Protagonist's cousin and Hugo's wife. She is an adventurous, passionate woman who enjoys hunting and flirting, actively resisting traditional domestic roles. She invites the Protagonist to the lodge partially to avoid tending to her husband's daily demands.