American Perfekt

Sandra is a wary, frustrated woman whose breakdown after a road-rage incident sets off a chain of dangerous encounters. She moves between vulnerability and stubborn resolve as she navigates manipulation, fear, and the unknown. Her choices reflect a fight for safety and a fragile sense of control.

Santini is a notorious scam artist and fugitive who exerts a chilling, unsettling charm. He wields fear and manipulation to control Sandra, Jake, and others, revealing himself as a dangerous predator. His presence drives a relentless game of deception and violence.

Jake is a calm, morally opaque figure who uses a coin flip as a philosophy to decide outcomes. He presents as a Los Angeles psychiatrist and uses charm to lure people into his games. His cool veneer masks a willingness to commit brutal acts if it serves his control.

Alice is Sandra's hitchhiking sister who survives the perilous journey with wit and grit. She becomes wary of powerful players and tries to out maneuver the danger around them. Her resilience helps drive the escape and resolution.

Rita is a flirtatious local junkie whose affair with Santini darkens the story. Her death exposes the brutal consequences of the criminals' power and sets the investigation in motion.

Sheriff Frank is a pragmatic lawman who pieces together the crime spree with Deputy Sam. He relies on evidence and a clean record to pursue taut leads, eventually confronting the trio.

Deputy Sam assists in the investigation with a steady, skeptical eye toward Jake's innocence. He helps close the case through careful pursuit and collaboration with Sheriff Frank.