Honeymoon with a Stranger

Ernesto's sister, pragmatic and protective of the family villa. She greets Ernesto as if he were genuine and wields social influence to safeguard the estate. Ultimately, she asserts control over the villa, signaling a prioritization of wealth and status.

Ernesto's American wife who initially suspects foul play but becomes entangled in a wider deception. She drugs Ernesto to fake his death and negotiates a lucrative settlement, revealing a calculated willingness to manipulate others for wealth. Her charisma conceals a ruthless strategic mind.

The determined police captain who weighs evidence and intuition in equal measure. He notices inconsistencies, including the hood ornament clue, and pursues the truth despite social pressure. He represents authority that gradually adapts to a shifting, deceitful plot.

The stand-in for Ernesto who reveals the truth about the deception, presenting himself as a safeguard against revenge. His presence exposes the depth of impersonation and the danger of trusting appearances.

The real Ernesto De Cardi, whose disappearance sparks the central mystery. He is portrayed as charming and unpredictable, with a past that invites danger and intrigue.

Ernesto's attorney who negotiates settlements and becomes entangled in the shifting loyalties and threats around the villa. He wields legal and financial influence as a strategic tool.

The elderly servant who provides local knowledge and a steady presence. He warmly welcomes guests and serves as a potential witness who can recognize genuine Ernesto.

The police sergeant pressed to advance the case, who navigates the tension between duty and social intrigue. He witnesses the unraveling of the ruse and interacts with all sides of the plot.

A member of the town's police force who supports the investigation and adds a grounded, procedural perspective to the case.