Andryi Lutsenko

Andryi Lutsenko (9) ist a clever boy with an unusual ability to see the light, even when it is all dark.

Alona Lutsenko

Alona Lutsenko (6) is Andryi’s sister. She is a little bundle of love and care who tries to cope with the dramatic changes in her life without complaining.

Slava the dog

Slava the Dog: A family dog that the children imagine is a mysterious alien who has come to earth to learn about humanity.

Nyka Lutsenko

Nyka Lutsenko (34) is  the mother of Andryi and Alona. She is the strong hearted and tries to keep her head up high, even though life just seems to get even harder.

 

Ba Lutsenko

Ba Lutsenko is Nykas Grandmother and never wanted to leave the Ukraine. Ba misses her home and wants to protect her family.

Petro Lutsenko

Petro Lutsenko (36) is Nykas husband and the father of Andryi and Alona. As the family have to leave him behind he faces his own journey.

Laura and Zahar

Laura Simon (Heike Makatsch – Resident Evil/Love Actually) is a true pacifist and the polar opposite of her sister, Tanja. Laura can’t stop herself from helping, even when her help isn’t needed.

Zahar is a 17-year-old Ukrainian who is living with Laura. He was one of Laura’s rescue missions.

 

Nikolai and Julia

Nikolai (Ivan Shvedoff  – Mission: Impossible – Phantom Protokoll), a failed Russian Restaurant owner who struggles holding his life together, when he decides to help Nyka, his Ex, by letting them stay with him.

Julia (Sibel Kekilli – Game of Thrones) is Nikolai’s girlfriend, a graceful teacher with a big heart who brings out the best in Nikolai.

Zoe, Taras and Solomia

Solomia is an elegant artist with the voice of an angel, who also runs the Kyiv Circus. She is married to Taras and is the mother to Zoe.

Taras works in the circus and is a part of creating magical acts! He is Zoe’s father and a true comedian at heart, always putting on a smile no matter what.

Zoe is growing up in the circus and knows all the tricks in the book. She is sneaky and when she spots Slava she instantly falls in love.

Tanja and Magnus

Tanja Simon is Laura’s sister and the minister of culture in Germany. Tanja’s life revolves around business.

Magnus is Tanja’s assistant, and he always knows exactly what is best for her at all times. A suit-wearing law student who is incredibly driven by success.