Dramatic School

A modest, kind-hearted aspiring actress who attends the Paris School of Drama while working nights at a dreary factory. She weaves stories of a luxurious life to relieve the monotony, but her sincerity and talent shine through. She values friendship, especially with Nana, and navigates class rivalries with resilience. When confronted by jealousy and pressure, she chooses perseverance and honesty, leading to a standing ovation on opening night.

A factory peer who becomes Louise's rival and later, unexpectedly, a friend. She manipulates a plan to bring Andre to a fake birthday party, testing Louise's credibility and desire for genuine connection. Her initial jealousy gives way to warmth as she discovers the value of loyalty and shared dreams.

An aging star and strict teacher at the Paris School of Drama who resents Louise's talent. Her jealousy intensifies when she learns she won't get the lead role, driving her to threaten Louise with expulsion. Yet, after Louise defends herself, Charlot reveals she will recommend Louise for the lead, showing complexity in her motives and the harsh realities of theater.

The Paris School of Drama's director who informs Charlot about Louise's potential and defers to the student's talent. He appears as a guiding figure who values sincerity and talent over vanity. He serves as a steady, paternal presence who recognizes genuine talent and helps steer the school's decisions.

A wealthy, handsome man who initially becomes captivated by Louise's stories and gifts. He showers her with gifts and takes her out, but later ends their relationship by letter, drawn to another woman. He remains a charming, flawed figure whose feelings waver as he moves through the social circles shaped by Louise's truths and fantasies.