Fireworks

A restless, romantic soul who searches for happiness through evolving, often fleeting, relationships. He navigates betrayal, longing, and playful moments, using storytelling as a way to make sense of his desires. His journey highlights the tension between seeking connection and avoiding deep commitment.

Wealthy and spoiled, Luna keeps a secret: she is married to a distant military cadet. She agrees to maintain a lovers’ arrangement with Ottone, displaying a pragmatic approach to romance. Her eventual withdrawal and later longing for a Caribbean escape show the pull between stability and desire.

Lorenza is beloved by Germano and the recipient of anonymous gifts, a role that makes her central to a web of intrigue. She misreads Ottone's words, triggering a cascade of flirtation and miscommunication. Her later seduction of Ottone adds another layer to the film's tangled relationships.

Ottone's eccentric longtime friend who has been sending Lorenza gifts as 'the anonymous donor'. His quirks mask a genuine, sometimes impulsive pursuit of happiness, which culminates in a relationship with Virginia. His actions illuminate how friends navigate desire and loyalty within a volatile social circle.

Ottone's old friend who becomes entangled with Patata during his house arrest. She reveals past loves and conflicts, illustrating how shared history can complicate present decisions. Barbara's arc exposes the strain of long-term relationships and the difficulty of leaving when lives are intertwined.

Barbara's impulsive boyfriend, whose actions land him under house arrest for assaulting a traffic officer. His release sets off a chain of renewed tensions and shifting loyalties within Ottone's circle. Patata embodies a volatile, unpredictable energy within the group.

Ottone's neighbor with whom he shares playful dancing and lighthearted companionship. She later leaves to pursue an island project and becomes a romantic partner, helping Ottone recognize what truly brings him happiness. Demiù embodies practical optimism and a desire for new beginnings.

Ottone's partner who betrays him with a local butcher, triggering emotional upheaval. Mara's actions catalyze Ottone's search for steadier happiness and push the relationships within his circle toward upheaval and reconfiguration.

Germano's eventual partner, whom he meets at a party and later marries. Virginia's presence marks a turning point in the friend group, signaling new loves and the possibility of stable companionship amidst chaos.