Warsaw 44

A young AK fighter who starts as an active, though not fully formal, participant and strives to stay inconspicuous under the watch of Krauss. His world widens as he becomes entangled with two women, Ala and Kama, pulling him into a larger struggle of loyalty and love. The murder of his mother and younger brother by the SS drives him toward a painful brink, from which a rekindling kiss and renewed resolve pull him back to the fight.

A nurse whose resilience embodies hope amid the bombardment. She returns to Warsaw to contribute as a caregiver and becomes a key emotional anchor for Stefan, offering support as the city burns around them. Her presence highlights the quiet, steadfast courage of those tending the wounded in the chaos of war.

A fellow underground fighter who serves as a swift messenger, carrying urgent orders across rubble-strewn streets. She pulls Stefan into a broader narrative of courage and allegiance, and her relationship with him complicates the line between duty and desire. Kama remains committed to the mission even as the city is torn apart.

Stefan’s mother, a civilian whose life is tragically cut short by the SS. Her death becomes a pivotal moment that hardens Stefan’s resolve and deepens the emotional stakes of the uprising. She represents the civilian cost of war and the personal losses suffered by families in Warsaw.

An SS officer who embodies brutal authority and intimidation as the German presence looms over Stefan and the rebels. His presence heightens the tension and danger, culminating in a dramatic turn when Stefan saves his life, altering the dynamic between captor and captive. Krauss’s arc intersects with Stefan’s in a moment that reshapes both their fates.