The Postwoman

Main Characters and Their Development

• Anna Albanese — the heroine, whose fate is intertwined with winds of change and longing for her homeland, a woman with a northern temperament who finds herself in southern Italy, where every step she takes challenges tradition and prejudice. Her character combines resilience and gentleness, and her inner growth is revealed in her ability to accept others’ pain and find the strength to fight for her own happiness. Anna transforms from a shy newcomer into a confident and respected woman, whose profession as a postwoman becomes a symbol of connection between people and eras.
• Gabriele Albanese — Anna’s husband, a man torn between duty and emotion, between past and present. His inner conflict is revealed through his relationship with his wife and his hometown, where he tries to find his place, overcoming his own fears and doubts. Gabriele learns to see Anna not only as a wife but as an equal partner, capable of changing not only his life but the fate of the entire community.
• Supporting characters — the residents of the small southern town, each of whom becomes part of a mosaic reflecting the complexity of human destinies. Their personalities are revealed in their encounters with the novelty Anna brings and in their gradual acceptance of change, leading to the inner transformation and renewal of the community.