Cairo

A former British soldier and professional schemer who hatches a meticulous plan to rob the Cairo Museum. He is penniless, calculating, and willing to recruit a crew for the sake of money, showing little regard for the lives involved. His cool, controlled exterior masks a relentless drive to outsmart others and stay one step ahead of danger.

A reliable ex-soldier turned safe-cracker who is reluctantly drawn into the heist by money promises. He is a family man, torn between loyalty and the danger surrounding the plan, and is severely wounded during the early missteps of the operation.

Hot-headed, addicted, and driven by a desperate hope to buy back his sugarcane farm, Ali embodies the personal costs of crime. His unstable condition and clashes with authorities push the operation toward its violent climax, while his bond with Amina highlights the human stakes of the scheme.

A shady casino operator who brokers the major plan and serves as a questionable financial backer. His leverage and willingness to bend the truth make him a pivotal, morally ambiguous figure who is eventually pressured into confessing.

A wealthy importer-exporter who funds the job and has the power to dispose of the jewels, yet becomes a key target of suspicion after the double-cross. His insider access and calm demeanor hide a ruthlessly practical mind.

Kuchuk's trigger-happy accomplice whose volatile nature adds a dangerous edge to the operation. His violence heightens the stakes and accelerates the unraveling of the plan.

Street-smart owner of the coffee shop who serves as the getaway driver and practical counterpoint to the Major's grandiose plan. He brings grounded, worldly pragmatism to the crew.

The belly dancer who is romantically involved with Ali, pregnant with his child, and a steady, loyal presence amid Cairo's turmoil. Her relationship with Ali anchors the human stakes of the robbery.