Characters in Die ferne Hoffnung

Robert Hansen

One of Peter Hansen's sons, he takes his family to Kamerun to manage a cocoa plantation and secure the family business.

Elisabeth Hansen

Robert's wife, who reluctantly leaves Hamburg for Kamerun, causing tension in her marriage.

Also in Eine neue Zeit

Luise Hansen

Robert and Elisabeth's youngest daughter, who finds life on the plantation exciting and develops feelings for Hamza.

Also in Eine neue Zeit, Der nahende Sturm

Hamza

The son of the foreman on the Kamerun plantation, with whom Luise develops strong feelings.

Also in Eine neue Zeit, Der nahende Sturm, Der große Aufbruch

Peter Hansen

The patriarch of the Hansen family whose death leaves his sons with the task of saving the family business.

Karl Hansen

One of Peter Hansen's sons, left to manage the family business after his father's death.

Georg Hansen

One of Peter Hansen's sons, left to manage the family business after his father's death.