Fedora

An aging, private film star who has spent decades preserving youth and secrecy. She rules from a villa on a secluded island near Corfu, carefully shaping her image and those around her. The narrative gradually reveals her capacity for manipulation, including the confinement of her daughter Antonia to protect a hidden life.

A veteran Hollywood producer and Fedora’s former lover. He attends the funeral and recalls visiting the island to persuade Fedora to return to a new screen project. He grows suspicious of the true events surrounding Fedora and ultimately wrestles with whether to reveal the truth.

The younger version of Barry, seen in memories or flashbacks as he relates to his past relationship with Fedora. His presence highlights the contrast between past romance and present consequences.

An elderly Polish countess who keeps Fedora prisoner on the island, using Miss Balfour and Kritos to enforce the captivity. She embodies control, tradition, and a protective but coercive loyalty.

Fedora’s overprotective servant who manages the star’s daily life and guards her secrets. Her loyalty is marked by a willingness to enforce confinement and deception for Fedora’s sake.

The chauffeur and enforcer who helps guard Fedora and prevents Dutch from freeing her. He is a physical presence within the island’s security system.

The cosmetic surgeon responsible for maintaining Fedora’s youthful appearance, playing a central role in the deception that sustains Fedora’s public image.

An actor who works with Antonia on a film and becomes connected to her via a romantic link. He features in the narrative as part of the film industry’s inner circle and the unfolding relationships.

Fedora’s daughter who closely resembles her mother and is involved in the complex deception. She falls for Michael York during a film, and the truth about her identity and captivity drives the tragedy; she ultimately takes her own life amid the scandal.