The Girl in the Kremlin

An American private investigator with anti-Communist leanings who travels from Berlin to Moscow and beyond. He is resourceful, stubborn, and willing to take dangerous risks to uncover Greta’s fate. Steve orchestrates plans to force Stalin’s hand and acts as bait for Stalin’s henchmen, showing resolve under pressure.

Lithuanian woman who hires Steve to locate her sister Greta. Lili is determined, brave, and fueled by a personal sense of justice. Her pursuit drags her into a web of political intrigue where appearances and loyalties are constantly shifting.

Stalin’s nurse who works under his orders and keeps Greta’s true loyalties hidden. Greta is linked to the dictator’s disguise, with a dramatic reveal of shaved hair that signals her complicity in the power play. Her actions reveal the thin line between captive and conspirator.

Stalin’s son who despises his father’s regime and hides in Abensburg. His presence provides motive for the conspirators and a personal stake in the struggle for power. Jacob’s defiance drives key confrontations and sparks the film’s final tragedy.

A hidden power broker who runs the monastery and the shadow network sheltering Stalin in disguise. Molda embodies how control can hide behind ceremonial or noble façades. He orders violence to protect the regime and manipulates events from the shadows.

An one-armed spy who aids Steve but is tortured by Stalin’s agents. Mischa is pragmatic, loyal, and willing to take severe risks to obtain information. His experiences underscore the brutal costs of espionage.

Stalin’s ruthless henchman dispatched to eliminate threats. Igor is a relentless figure of intimidation and violence, embodying the regime’s brutal security apparatus. His pursuit escalates the film’s tension and danger.

Plastic surgeon who alters Stalin’s face, enabling the dictator’s clandestine life. Petrov’s craft is central to the deception and to Stalin’s ability to operate unseen. His actions reveal how medical knowledge can be weaponized in political games.

A prisoner who has endured torture and asserts that Stalin’s identity is altered. Dasha’s testimony fuels the plot’s mystery and demonstrates the regime’s far-reaching abuses. Her perspective highlights the human cost behind the political machinations.

A former ally turned adversary who dons disguises, including a nun’s outfit. Tata is a hard-edged operative who follows orders to secure access to Stalin’s inner circle. His appearances escalate the peril Steve faces on both sides of the conflict.