Hour of the Wolf

Pregnant painter's wife who stays by Johan's side as his insomnia deepens. She confronts disturbing visions with quiet courage, while wrestling with fear of losing him to madness. Her perspective anchors the narrative as she threads compassion and resilience through her husband's unraveling.

A gifted painter whose sleep-deprived visions and confessions reveal a troubled psyche. He fixates on Veronica Vogler and projects his fears onto imagined demons, blurring the line between art and madness. His obsession drives him to dangerous actions, including shooting Alma, before fleeing to the castle.

An aristocratic host whose castle gatherings reveal the clash between social civility and lurking menaces. He represents a world where power and mystery intersect with Johan's unstable imagination. His household provides the backdrop for Veronica's reappearance and Johan's subsequent unraveling.

Johan's former lover whose presence haunts his visions and the castle party. She embodies desire and temptation, existing at the boundary between memory and reality. Her appearance reframes Johan's fear and Alma's jealousy, catalyzing the climactic confrontation.

Guest at the Baron's party who stirs tension by introducing the notion of protection against 'small animals' and presenting a pistol. He acts as a catalyst, pressing the couple toward the fateful castle gathering. His presence heightens the sense that danger can emerge from polite company.

A cosmetic helper who dresses Johan's face and guides him toward Veronica at the castle. He embodies the theme of performed identities and the manipulation of appearance as a gateway to the dreamlike journey. His actions push Johan deeper into the ritualized, dreamlike course.