Comfort and Joy

Allan Bird is a Glasgow radio disc jockey who is admired locally for his warmth and humor. His heartbreak over Maddy's move-out pushes him to seek purpose, pulling him into the ice-cream war. He tries to broker peace by broadcasting coded messages on his morning show, leveraging his celebrity to reach both sides, but his plan risks his career and sanity.

Maddy is Bird's kleptomaniac girlfriend of four years who suddenly moves out. Her departure leaves Bird heartbroken and adrift as the city spirals into the ice-cream feud. Her quirky behavior hints at the offbeat world surrounding the main characters.

Charlotte is Mr. McCool's rebellious daughter who becomes entangled with both sides of the feud. Her growing closeness with Allan heightens tensions between rivals and complicates loyalties. She embodies warmth with a defiant edge that fuels the comedy.

Mr. McCool is the established ice-cream vendor at the center of the rivalry. He runs a family business and commands respect in the city’s market. His elder business instincts clash with Trevor’s ambition, driving the feud before a potential collaboration emerges.

Trevor is the younger, ambitious rival ice-cream vendor challenging Mr. McCool’s dominance. He brings a modern edge to the street war and forms a complicated relationship with Charlotte. His rivalry pushes the plot toward creative, collaborative solutions.

Hilary is Bird's boss at the radio station, wary of the trouble his antics cause. She questions his sanity and the viability of his contract as the feud spirals. Her push for order grounds the film’s comic chaos in workplace reality.

Bruno is one of Mr. McCool’s sons, part of the older generation’s side of the ice-cream war. He represents the family business’s stubborn momentum and contributes to the conflict through traditional methods.

Paolo is another of Mr. McCool’s sons, aligned with his father’s established approach. He helps maintain the family business while navigating the rival’s incursion.

Renato is the third son of Mr. McCool, part of the family business and the war’s elder generation. His participation adds to the layered family dynamic within the feud.