Movie
Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.
Baron Helmuth
Baroness Alvilda
Dowager Baroness Juliane
Vicar Adolf Mascani
Johanne Mascani
Karen
Frøken Jansen
Julius
Maren