Jerry and Tom

Deb is Tom's girlfriend, anchoring a domestic life that starkly contrasts with the killers' violence. Her presence frames Jerry's stories about his own relationship and highlights the fragility of ordinary love amid hard-edged crime.

Tom is the seasoned hit man who executes with cool precision and a penchant for proper deaths. He prioritizes control and reputation, often pushing Jerry toward professional distance even as he risks losing him emotionally.

Jerry is a younger, impressionable hit man who clings to personal stories and emotions. He oscillates between loyalty to Tom and a growing fixation on the victims' lives, leading to volatile choices and moral conflict.

Vic is a veteran killer who talks of memoirs, fame, and a possible film legacy. His bravado and appetite for attention contrast with his eventual vulnerability, revealing the fragility of power in the hitman world.

Stanley is the looming figure who reveals a looming threat: he is tasked with killing Tom, adding a twist to the killers' power dynamics. His presence creates suspense and underscores themes of fate and retribution.

Karl is a gangster whose brutal act against his nephew triggers a chain of fear that pulls him into Tom and Jerry's orbit. He is killed by Tom after a moment of bargaining, revealing the swift, merciless nature of their world.

Billy runs the used car dealership where Jerry works, grounding the criminals' world in a mundane, money-making environment. His business ties place the hitmen within a familiar, everyday setting.

Vicki is the star of the low-budget action film within the film. Her on-set tragedy—a weapons mishap—drives a key anecdote that shapes Jerry's emotional arc and foreshadows consequences in their world.

An unnamed moviegoer in the cinema shares a story that haunts Jerry, illustrating how personal narratives influence the killers' actions. The tale about his fiancée Vicki underscores the film's meditation on storytelling and consequence.