Voices in the Wind

A pianist whose memory was shattered by Nazi brutality, he moves through the refugee enclave in a trance-like state. His haunting piano playing both unsettles and captivates others, and fragments of his identity begin to return as the story unfolds. He embodies the tension between remembered self and erased past, seeking reconciliation with Marya.

Dr. Hoffman's wife, a stern yet compassionate woman who bears the weight of exile. She blames herself for forcing their escape and harbours a deep ache for the homeland they lost. Her protective instincts clash with guilt and the harsh realities of survival on the island.

The Hoffmans’ invalid charge who enchants by the sound of El Hombre’s piano and whose fragility prompts urgent care and moral reflection. Her deteriorating condition intensifies the refugees’ moral choices and heightens the emotional stakes. Her death becomes a pivotal moment catalyzing memory and resolve.

A physician navigating the moral complexities of exile, his professional compassion grounds the Hoffmans’ decisions. He shares Anna’s longing for home while supporting Marya and the other refugees. His presence underscores the human cost of war and displacement.

A refugee smuggler who runs the fishing boat and embodies a mixture of practicality and kindness. He provides a lifeline for the refugees, even as his brothers’ cruelty creates danger. His fate is sealed through family conflict and the violent world around them.

One of Angelo’s cruel brothers, quick to violence and distrustful of outsiders. He provokes danger and ultimately instigates lethal events, haunting the refugee camp with a volatile temper. His actions expose the fragile ethics that survive in crisis.