Righteous man

Holocaust Remembrance Center Employee *
-* Character : attentive, tactful, knows how to ask difficult questions without hurting the other person; collected, but shows sincere empathy; strives to restore every detail.
- Appearance : neat, restrained facial features; calm, non-aggressive look; one can feel respect for the pain of others.
- Clothing : business style, but not excessively strict: shirt, trousers, sometimes a jacket; comfortable, discreet shoes.
- Fears : missing an important detail, distorting history, not having time to record evidence; fear that memory will disappear along with the last eyewitnesses.
- Nationality : Israeli (Jewish).
- Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; a mature person, about 40–50 years old.

A private German soldier from the patrol *
-* Character : executive, used to acting according to regulations; does not show unnecessary cruelty, but does not question orders; internally tense, because he senses the danger of being surrounded.
- Appearance : smart, neat bearing; young but serious face; wary look, as if expecting a catch.
- Clothing : Wehrmacht uniform, cap, boots, gloves; holster and pouches on the belt; insignia of the privates.
- Fears : making a mistake, letting the squad down, coming under fire from partisans; fear of commanders and responsibility.
- Nationality : German.
- Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; a young soldier, about 19–23 years old.

Jewish woman from the group *
-* Character : quiet, but stubborn; tries to stay away from conflicts, but if it is necessary to protect a child or an elderly person, she acts decisively; patient, knows how to save energy.
- Appearance : thin, facial features sharpened from hunger and stress; eyes tired, but tenacious; movements economical, without unnecessary gestures.
- Clothing : modest worn clothes; a scarf tied tightly on the head; a warm sweater over a dress, a skirt or pants comfortable for long walks.
- Fears : not protecting children, losing loved ones, finding yourself in a hopeless situation; fear of interrogations and checks.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 160–165 cm; a middle-aged woman, about 35–40 years old.

Partisan fighter *
-* Character : silent, collected, acts strictly on orders; not prone to unnecessary talk, but reliable in battle; reservedly cares for his comrades.
- Appearance : sinewy, fit; weather-beaten face, with a light stubble; an attentive look, as if constantly scanning the area.
- Clothing : partisan equipment: rough jacket, khaki pants, boots; a knife and pouches on the belt; sometimes trophy elements (belt, gloves).
- Fears : missing at the decisive moment, not covering a comrade, falling into an ambush; fear for the fate of his native land.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; young man, about 22–27 years old.

A mature Jewish man from a refugee group *
-* Personality : good-natured, tries to support others with a joke or a kind word; a little awkward, but sympathetic; tends to worry about everyone at once.
- Appearance : plump, round face, soft features; a little confused, but friendly look; looks older than his years due to hardships.
- Clothes : worn civilian clothes; a warm sweater, a jacket that has become big due to weight loss; a scarf, often wrapped in several layers.
- Fears : not keeping up with the group, causing a delay, letting down those who are helping him; fear of sudden danger to others.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 170–175 cm; a mature man, about 45–50 years old.

Girl, younger sister *
-* Character : fragile, but resilient for her age; very attached to her brother, tries not to be a burden, but sometimes fear takes over.
- Appearance : petite, childish expression, large wary eyes; facial features are thin, they show fatigue, unusual for a child.
- Clothing : simple children's clothing of a pre-war cut, worn; often with a warm scarf or shawl thrown over the dress.
- Fears : losing her brother, being alone, being caught by the Nazis; fear of the dark and silence, when everyone around is tense.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 120-130 cm; a child, about 8-9 years old.

A teenager from a group of refugees *
-* Character : impulsive, wants to be useful, but does not yet know how to act correctly in danger; prone to self-assertion, sometimes makes hasty conclusions; over time, learns to listen to elders.
- Appearance : thin, angular, like many teenagers; facial features have not yet acquired their final firmness; a look that is sometimes bold, sometimes suddenly confused.
- Clothes : civilian clothes, very worn; the jacket is big, the sleeves are rolled up; around his neck is a thin scarf that someone gave him.
- Fears : seeming weak, not living up to expectations, letting the group down; fear of coming face to face with the enemy for the first time.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 170–175 cm; teenager, about 15–17 years old.

German sergeant *
-* Character : tough, but not devoid of pragmatism; used to maintaining discipline, does not like unnecessary cruelty, but does not question orders; internally tired of the war, but hides it behind sternness.
- Appearance : fit, with a military bearing; sharp facial features, a keen gaze; a habit of order and control is felt in his movements.
- Clothing : Wehrmacht uniform, cap, boots; belt with holster, field pouches; sergeant major insignia.
- Fears : losing control of the squad, being reprimanded for weakness, failing to complete the task; fear of unpredictable partisan ambushes.
- Nationality : German.
- Height and age : approximately 180–185 cm; a mature man, about 35–40 years old.

An elderly Jewish woman with a baby *
-* Character : collected, internally very tense, but tries to appear calm for the sake of the child; patient, knows how to save energy and distribute meager resources; rarely complains, but acutely feels injustice.
- Appearance : an emaciated face, but a stubborn determination can be read in it; dark eyes, attentive, as if constantly assessing danger; movements are economical, without unnecessary fuss.
- Clothing : multi-layered, worn clothes; on top of everything - an old scarf or shawl; the child is wrapped so tightly that only the top of the head is visible.
- Fears : not protecting the child, losing him in the hustle and bustle, not making it to a safe place; fear that her weakness will become a threat to the baby.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 155–160 cm; mature woman, about 40–50 years old; child – infant, several months old.

Partisan with an accordion *
-* Character : tries to stay cheerful, even when he has almost no strength; uses music to support the unit; is a little embarrassed about his hobby, but plays in difficult times to relieve stress.
- Appearance : thin, but sinewy; a face with a slight smile, even if his eyes are tired; there is a small scar on his cheek, almost invisible.
- Clothes : partisan uniform, patched in places; rough jacket, pants, boots; over his shoulder is a strap from an accordion, which he almost never lets go of.
- Fears : that music will no longer console anyone, that one day he will not be able to play because of wounds or the cold; fear of letting the squad down if he gets distracted by his hobby.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 170–175 cm; young man, about 23–28 years old.

A young Jewish woman, a friend *
-* Character : emotional, but quickly pulls herself together; knows how to cheer up with a quiet word; tends to worry about everyone at once, but tries not to show weakness.
- Appearance : slender, delicate facial features; a lively look, but often wary; a slight haste in her movements, as if she is always in a hurry somewhere.
- Clothes : simple, comfortable clothes for long walks; a scarf tied in a special way is her little habit; a warm sweater, skirt or pants.
- Fears : not protecting a friend, losing touch with family, finding herself in a situation where you can’t trust anyone; fear of silence, which seems to be a harbinger of trouble.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 165–170 cm; young woman, about 20–25 years old.

An elderly Jewish man, a shoemaker *
-* Character : calm, laconic, practical; knows how to find a use for every little thing, supports people with deeds, not words; patient, but does not tolerate meaningless fuss.
- Appearance : short, stooped from long years of work; wrinkled face, kind, slightly tired eyes; rough hands, with noticeable calluses.
- Clothes : worn, but neatly darned clothes; an old jacket over a shirt, a warm vest; rough boots, which he once repaired himself.
- Fears : to be left without a tool (for him this means losing the opportunity to be useful), not having time to help those who are weaker; fear of helplessness.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 160–165 cm; elderly, about 65–70 years old.

• The occupied territories of Belarus (forests, swamps, abandoned villages) are the main setting in 1942. Forests provide cover but slow movement; swamps are dangerous but help hide from pursuers; abandoned villages are places of short rest stops and new threats.
  - Ghettos and places of forced detention are the points from which the evacuation begins; here the first losses and the tension of the group are shown.
  - Partisan bases are temporary strongholds where one can obtain supplies and information; here the interests of partisans, military and civilians intersect.
  - The front line and the frontline zone are the final stage of the journey; here the risk is maximum and the tension reaches its peak.
  - Israel, 2005 (Holocaust Remembrance Center, city streets, houses of witnesses) is a space of memory and rethinking; here the past meets the present, and evidence becomes part of history.

SS-Hauptsturmführer *
-* Character : cold, calculating, self-righteous; acts according to instructions, not prone to sympathy; perceives the task as technical.
- Appearance : fit, stern; light eyes, reserved expression.
- Clothing : SS uniform, cap, gloves, boots; insignia.
- Fears : failure of the mission, loss of control; fear of looking weak in front of superiors.
- Nationality : German.
- Height and age *: approximately 180–185 cm; mature officer, about 35–45 years old.

• Specialist *
  -* Character : suspicious, cautious, acts according to regulations; not prone to sentimentality, but can appreciate the real usefulness of a person.
  - Appearance : stern, reserved; keen gaze, sparse movements.
  - Clothing : military uniform with characteristic signs of a special agent; belt, holster, documents.
  - Fears : betrayal, information leakage, a mistake that will cost a career or life.
  - Nationality : Russian.
  - Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; a mature man, about 35–45 years old.

Accompanying/nurse *
-* Character : caring, collected, knows how to act under stress; patient, but firm when it comes to people's health.
- Appearance : neat, reserved; attentive, calm look.
- Clothing : nurse's/nurse's uniform, warm jacket over it; scarf, boots.
- Fears : not coping with the workload, not being able to provide assistance in time, losing one of the patients.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 165–170 cm; young woman, about 22–28 years old.

The young man's mother *
-* Character : sensitive, selfless, knows how to be a support for loved ones; quiet strength and patience; capable of decisive action when needed.
- Appearance : soft features, tired but kind eyes; hair pulled back so as not to interfere.
- Clothes : practical, modest; warm clothes, scarf.
- Fears : for children and husband; fear of losing family; fear of the unknown.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 165–170 cm; mature woman, about 40–50 years old.

Father of the young man *
-* Character : strict, loving, internally collected; tries to hold himself steady so as not to transmit fear to his son; a man of duty and traditions.
- Appearance : stately, restrained facial features; gray hair, attentive look.
- Clothing : civilian clothes appropriate for his age and status; often in a jacket or warm coat.
- Fears : for his son, for the fate of the family; fear of not having time to do the most important thing.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; mature, about 45–55 years old.

Partisan Brigade Commander *
-* Character : Tough, pragmatic, knows how to maintain discipline; values ​​results, but is capable of sympathy; acts within the framework of military logic.
- Appearance : Large, impressive; a face with rough features, a confident look.
- Clothing : Commander's uniform, overcoat, cap; insignia, belt with holster.
- Fears : failure of the operation, betrayal, loss of control over the situation.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 180–185 cm; a mature man, about 40–50 years old.

Jewish woman *
-* Character : determined, caring, knows how to be quiet when necessary, and firm when necessary; supports others without losing herself.
- Appearance : slender, neat facial features; a soft look, but with inner strength; hair pulled back so as not to interfere on the road.
- Clothing : simple, practical clothes; often a scarf or shawl; a warm sweater, skirt or pants.
- Fears : being a burden, not protecting loved ones, losing hope; fear of sudden danger.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 165–170 cm; a young woman, about 20–25 years old.

An elderly Jew *
-* Character : wise, reserved, ironic; able to maintain dignity even in the most difficult circumstances; bearer of the community's memory, moral authority.
- Appearance : gray-haired, thin; face furrowed with wrinkles, but the eyes are lively and attentive; movements are unhurried but precise.
- Clothing : modest civilian clothes, often worn; warm sweater, coat or jacket; scarf or hat.
- Fears : losing dignity, not having time to pass on important things to the young; fear for the future of the community.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 170 cm; elderly, about 60–70 years old.

Partisan *
-* Character : daring, bold, impulsive; knows how to defuse tension with a joke, but acts decisively in a critical moment; prone to risk.
- Appearance : strong, sinewy; rough facial features, direct and tenacious gaze; traces of hardship on the face, but energy and drive are noticeable.
- Clothing : partisan equipment: rough jacket, pants, boots; often with elements of trophy clothing; a knife and pouches on the belt.
- Fears : letting down comrades, not being able to help in time; fear of betrayal within the group.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 180–185 cm; about 25–30 years old.

Jewish youth *
-* Character : stubborn, proud, initially distrustful of the Soviet officer; along the way, learns to rely on others, matures; capable of decisive action for the sake of loved ones.
- Appearance : thin, dark hair, large attentive eyes; delicate facial features, showing tension and fatigue.
- Clothing : pre-war civilian clothes, later worn out; often in a warm sweater or jacket suitable for long marches.
- Fears : losing family, being caught by the Nazis, becoming a burden to the group; fear of helplessness.
- Nationality : Jewish.
- Height and age : approximately 170–175 cm; teenager/young man, about 16–18 years old.

Captain, Red Army officer *
-* Character : collected, responsible, internally doubting, but not retreating from duty; knows how to keep cool in crises, but takes losses hard.
- Appearance : typical Soviet officer of the 1940s; neat military uniform, tired but attentive look; facial features are stern, without excessive rigidity.
- Clothing : Red Army field uniform, greatcoat, cap, boots; during long marches, clothes become worn and dirty.
- Fears : not justifying the trust, not completing the task, losing the people he is obliged to save; fear of a mistake that will become fatal.
- Nationality : Russian.
- Height and age : approximately 175–180 cm; about 30–35 years old.

Based on true events, the film tells the story of a Red Army officer's heroism. In 1942, he was tasked with escorting over 200 Jews from Nazi-occupied territories behind front lines. The journey was fraught with danger: persecution, food shortages, harsh conditions, and moral dilemmas. It also cuts to 2005 in Israel, where the Holocaust Remembrance Center attempts to gather evidence to award the rescuer the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The central drama lies in the clash of duty and humanity, as well as the price of saving some while failing to save everyone.