Cross Shot

A hasty yet fundamentally honest police chief who relies on decisive, sometimes unorthodox methods. He clashes with the city’s journalists and their scrutiny of his tactics, which adds tension to every investigation. His drive to restore order often comes at the cost of public sympathy but remains rooted in a sense of integrity.

A young, unemployed man who is drawn into crime by circumstance. He is overwhelmed by the violence he’s forced to commit and struggles with guilt as he tries to escape the consequences. His relationship with Nadia provides a fragile hope amid pursuit by Ragusa’s men.

Antonio’s loyal girlfriend who refuses to abandon him after the killings. She stands by him through danger and uncertainty, influencing his choices and supporting his decision to surrender. Her steadfastness underscores the human cost of the crime and the hope for redemption.

A powerful mafia boss whose reach fuels the conflict in the city. His operations and threats drive Blasi into a life on the run and set the broader feud between law enforcement and organized crime in motion. He represents the systemic violence underlying the narrative.

The boss’s blind brother, a figure of influence in the Ragusa family’s circle. He becomes a target amid the violence and is killed by an agent during the escalating confrontation.

Director of La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno who dislikes police brutality. He uncovers Blasi’s identity from his reporting, then uses his platform to help protect him and push for accountability. His actions show journalism as a counterweight to power.

One of the criminals involved in the initial bank robbery. His role contributes to the sequence of violence that puts Blasi on the run and intensifies the city’s crackdown on the gang.

A father figure who is killed by Ragusa’s henchmen during the chase, symbolizing the collateral damage of the mob’s power. His death underscores the indiscriminate violence that permeates the story.