Escala en la ciudad

A passenger who arrives in Buenos Aires on a layover and quickly becomes torn between his wife on the ship and a new, intoxicating attraction. He is restless, capable of grand declarations of love, but ultimately self-serving, abandoning Isa to return to his ship. His charm masks insecurity and a fear of commitment that drives the story’s conflict.

A beautiful but weary prostitute who navigates the city’s nocturnal world. She craves connection but remains wary of men and their promises, presenting herself as independent yet vulnerable to the men who tug at her life. She resists sex with Jaime at times, yet remains emotionally entangled and ultimately waits for him at the end.

The pompous ringleader who curates the rehearsal for a small circle of critics. She wields influence with swagger and demands excellence, representing gatekeeping and the appetite for prestige in the nightlife economy. Her authority shapes the fate of the performers, pushing Isa and Jaime toward an expensive hotel show.

Isa’s neighbor and fellow prostitute who mistakes Cristián’s interest for lasting love. Vulnerable and impulsive, she falls for him and ultimately chooses a desperate act when her hopes are dashed. Her suicide marks the story’s emotional nadir and demonstrates the danger of unbridled desire.

The captain from another ship who returns to solve a personal score and reclaim Isa. He presents a calm exterior while revealing possessive, calculating traits. His changing stance—proposing to Isa and the insistence on renewal—drives the final tension and tragedy.