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Dr. Dahlin, a short-haired woman in a white turtleneck, stands with arms crossed before a glowing night city skyline.
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Dr. Dahlin

Character

Dr. Dahlin is a Hanka specialist attached to Public Security Section 9 in the 2017 live-action Ghost in the Shell, a technical consultant whose part in the story ends when she falls victim to the hacker Hideo Kuze.

Gender: Female
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Appearance

Dahlin is a youthful woman who keeps her short brown hair swept back off her face, her brown eyes matching that dark coloring.

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Personality

Serving as a specialist on loan from Hanka, she lends the unit her technical expertise in a purely supporting capacity.

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History

As the Hanka consultant embedded with Section 9, Dahlin advises the team until Hideo Kuze puts an end to her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Dahlin in the 2017 Ghost in the Shell film?

Dr. Dahlin is a Hanka specialist attached to Public Security Section 9 in the 2017 live-action Ghost in the Shell, serving as a technical consultant on loan to the unit.

What is Dr. Dahlin's role within Section 9?

Dr. Dahlin lends Section 9 her technical expertise in a purely supporting capacity as the Hanka consultant embedded with the team.

What does Dr. Dahlin look like?

Dr. Dahlin is a youthful woman who keeps her short brown hair swept back off her face, with brown eyes matching that dark coloring.

How does Dr. Dahlin die?

Dr. Dahlin is killed by the hacker Hideo Kuze while advising Section 9 as Hanka's embedded consultant.

Who plays Dr. Dahlin in the film?

Dr. Dahlin is played by Anamaria Marinca in the 2017 Ghost in the Shell.

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