He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

An aspiring writer living with a group of eccentrics in Brisbane, Danny is articulate and hopeful yet plagued by self-doubt and a need for inspiration. He navigates complicated relationships with Sam, Anya, Milo, and Satomi while clinging to the dream of publication. The pressure of life, love, and art pushes him toward drastic choices, including the day he discards his manuscripts and, at the end, throws his typewriter into Sydney Harbour.

The easygoing but chaotic roommate whose death acts as the catalyst for the film’s turning points. His presence bounds the house with humor and trouble, and his overdose becomes the emotional nadir that drives the characters toward change and reflection.

A mysterious, foreign guest who arrives seeking a room and gradually becomes entangled with the house’s social circle. She challenges Danny’s worldview and, later, forms a couple with Satomi, influencing the group’s dynamics and plans.

An English girl who becomes a central emotional contact for Danny. She offers moments of connection and is a foil to his oscillating ambitions. Her presence and eventual departure underscore the fragility of relationships within the chaotic living situation.

A volatile personality who competes with Otis for Anya’s affection, adding rivalry and tension to the house. His actions contribute to the house’s instability and the escalating conflicts that punctuate the narrative.

A guest who becomes entangled with the others and shares intimate moments with Danny. She participates in the party dynamics and forms part of the evolving social web surrounding the house.

A Sydney roommate who helps anchor the final arc. She remains in the orbit of Anya and Danny and ultimately moves with Anya to France, symbolizing new beginnings beyond the house’s chaos.

Another member of the broader house network, contributing to the group’s social web and the shared life in Sydney as the narrative expands beyond Brisbane.

A friend within the group who carries a political edge. He is injured during the Melbourne episode, highlighting themes of vulnerability and community support amidst turmoil.

A detective figure encountered during the Melbourne episode involving the police and drugs, adding a layer of criminal inquiry to the story’s events.