Clash of Egos

Tonny is an aggressive husband and father whose rage spills into public life, landing him in jail. His meltdown in the cinema lobby triggers a fight for custody and a bitter pursuit of a refund. His volatile temperament sets off a chain of conflicts that drive the film’s meta-cinematic journey. He embodies the chaos that both hinders and humanizes the story.

Tom is a determined partner and father who fights to reclaim funds and influence the film project for his children. He pushes to co-write and co-direct, challenging Volter’s control. His rewrite strives to strike a balance between accessibility and artistic intent. Tom’s journey anchors the drama with a pragmatic, family-focused perspective.

Volter is the snotty, passive‑aggressive auteur whose ego drives the project. He clamps down on edits, sabotages the film’s coherence, and resists Tom’s influence. His art-first stance creates tension with practical collaborators and reveals the fragility of artistic authority. Despite his flaws, his presence sparks the film’s meta-commentary on cinema.

Klara is Tom’s ally and partner, backing his efforts to reshape the project. She navigates the conflict between Volter’s prestige and Tom’s accessible vision with steady support. Her role anchors the human side of the reform effort, grounding the narrative in shared goals. She embodies practical collaboration amid creative chaos.

Pernille is the lead actress around whom the on-set drama revolves. She becomes a catalyst in the push for a more audience-friendly film, aligning with Tom’s direction. Her stance helps steer the project away from Volter’s ego and toward a film that resonates with viewers. She embodies the tension between artistic ambition and audience connection.

The Producer acts as a mediator between Volter and Tom, pushing for a workable compromise. He balances artistic ambition with practical constraints, steering the project toward a finish that can satisfy both sides. His pragmatic approach provides a foil to Volter’s ego and Tom’s idealism.

Tanja is Tonny’s wife who feels humiliated by his public outbursts and ultimately divorces him. Her separation underscores the personal cost of Tonny’s volatile behavior. She represents the break in the family that motivates Tonny’s later efforts to repair his relationship through his children. Her presence frames the emotional stakes of the story.