Dangerous to Know

A gangster-turned-politician who leverages charm and intimidation to bend city hall and business to his will. He is a patient, calculating climber who uses manipulation and threat to pursue social ascent, while masking loneliness and fear of losing his grip on power.

A social hostess and trusted confidante who sees through Recka’s plans while striving to keep her own edge intact. She warns of overreaching for respectability and ultimately sacrifices her safety, choosing a clear line between friendship and opportunism.

An impoverished member of the town’s first family drawn to Recka’s charm and the promise of social entry. She navigates moral compromise, balancing contempt for manipulation with a desire for security, and ultimately pursues a lawful future with Phil.

A once-ambitious councillor whose secrets drive his downfall. His coerced suicide note and fatal fall mark the cost of political intrigue, showing how power can extinguish rivals while hiding grim truths.

An honest, incorruptible police officer who relentlessly pursues Recka despite lacking solid evidence. His pursuit exposes the fragility of justice in a city swayed by money and influence.

A bond salesman drawn into Recka’s orbit and framed for the theft of bonds. His case tests loyalty, resilience, and the possibility of reclaiming a rightful life after the frame is cleared.