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A free-spirited woman from the countryside who moves to Warsaw in search of an apartment. She exudes independence and sensuality, resisting Michał's attempts to tame her. Her presence triggers a volatile chain of events that culminates in violence.

An anthropology professor whose obsession with the apartment, the Italian, and the shaman's discovery consumes him. His charm hides a controlling impulse that destabilizes his personal and academic life. The mushrooms and delirium in the lab amplify his fixation until a fatal outcome.

An architect and Michał's fiancée; she represents rational planning and a stable future. As Michał's obsession grows, she becomes emotionally estranged and ultimately breaks off the engagement. Her perspective anchors the broader consequences of Michał's actions.

A younger colleague and participant in the excavations. He works alongside Michał and the team, sometimes challenging the approaches but mainly serving as a witness to the shifting dynamics. His role highlights the academic setting at the heart of the drama.

A fellow researcher who shares in the lab's thrill of discovery. He becomes entangled in the ethical gray areas around reviving the shaman and interpreting the mushroom findings. His presence underscores the tension between curiosity and caution.

A companion who watches Michał's romance unravel and offers support, albeit passively. He represents the social circle that becomes estranged as Michał's obsession deepens. His role echoes the consequences of the pair's decisions.

A peripheral figure in the story; his relationship with the brother adds a layer of complexity to Michał's life. He appears in social scenes that surround Michał's obsessive arc.