British Agent

A minor British diplomat who intervenes to protect British extraterritorial rights. He is bored with slow negotiations and becomes entangled in a romance with Elena, even as his government keeps him at arm's length. His loyalty is tested as he navigates intelligence leaks and fragile alliances.

A rising member of the Soviet government working for Commissioner of War Leo Trotsky. She falls in love with Stephen, but her first loyalty remains with Russia, which leads her to pass along sensitive information. Her struggle between duty and love defines her actions and the danger surrounding them.

An American diplomat stranded with a group of others while Western powers evacuate. Practical and skeptical, he endures hardship, is tortured for information, and remains stubbornly defiant. His fate is tied to the others as the conflict escalates around him.

A counterrevolutionary operative aligned with the anti-Bolshevik factions. He is resourceful, ruthless, and willing to risk everything to strike at the Soviets. His plans collide with those of the protagonists, leading to betrayal and death.

A fellow counterrevolutionary, aristocratic and calculating. He collaborates with LeFarge to contact rebel leaders, but his schemes contribute to the mounting peril around the British and American diplomats. He meets a violent end in the course of the plot.

The Bolshevik leader whose injury and the subsequent crackdown shape the film’s turning points. Lenin’s influence redirects the course of the Revolution and the fate of prisoners, signaling a shift toward consolidation of power.

Commissioner of War and Elena’s superior. He orchestrates military and political strategies that intertwine with Elena’s loyalties and Stephen’s mission. His decisions drive the escalation and the crisis, highlighting the hard-edged realism of revolutionary leadership.

A Soviet official who operates within the security and military apparatus. His role underscores the bureaucratic and coercive machinery of the new regime, providing support and obstacles to the protagonists as events unfold.

A noble figure navigating the shifting political landscape. His presence reflects the European aristocracy’s interest in the Russian upheaval and the opportunities—and dangers—that come with it. His actions add complexity to the web of alliances.