The Stalker (character)

The Stalker is a fictional character from the film "Stalker," directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. He is a guide who leads people through a mysterious, dangerous zone believed to grant wishes through a room at its center. With a calm, introspective demeanor, the Stalker is a morally complex figure driven by deep philosophical and spiritual questions. He embodies themes of faith, hope, and the search for meaning, acting as both a facilitator and a cautionary presence in the story’s exploration of human desire and existential inquiry.