The Shadow in My Eye

A teenage boy traumatized by the 1945 strafing who temporarily loses his ability to speak. He grapples with fear of open skies and isolation, but gradually regains his voice and becomes a quiet beacon of hope for others affected by the bombing.

A student who forms a friendship with Rigmor and experiences wartime fear and resilience at the school. She faces tension at home and must contend with the danger around her, ultimately returning to her family during the upheaval.

Rigmor is a classmate who endures the war’s pressures alongside Eva. She helps Henry, navigates the dangers of the air raid, and shares in the emotional strain of losing and rescuing loved ones.

A novice wrestling with faith who engages in a forbidden relationship with Frederik and teaches Eva and Rigmor's class. She faces internal and external pressures, culminating in a clash with Sister Hanna over her role and choices.

A HIPO officer who becomes entangled with Teresa, signaling the moral ambiguities of collaboration amid occupation. He faces a decision to desert, influenced by his involvement with Teresa and the war's pressures.

The head of the Institut Jeanne d'Arc who confronts Teresa and contemplates expulsion, representing authority and moral order inside the school during wartime.

Eva's father who argues with his daughter and later searches for her, illustrating familial strain and concern during the occupation's turmoil.

Eva's mother who witnesses the impact of war on family life and grapples with fear and reconciliation as she waits for news about her daughter.