Keep Smiling

Elene has spent years living in a hospital with her family, and winning could be a long-awaited escape from their constrained circumstances. She demonstrates quiet resilience and a practical desire to provide for loved ones. Her portrayal centers on perseverance in the face of systemic hardship.

Inga is a feisty contestant driven to leave her bare surroundings behind. She channels frustration into competition while navigating rivalry and gossip with Gvantsa. Her ambitions are tempered by the reality of the prize’s promises and perils.

Gvantsa seeks to reignite her failed violin career and escape past gossip, clashing with other contestants as rivalries intensify. Her ambitions intersect with complicated friendships, including a shared mutual friend that further entangles relationships. She embodies the tension between talent and opportunity in a media-driven arena.

Tamuna is connected to Gvantsa through a mutual friend and brings her own ambitions to the contest. She navigates conflicts and alliances as the competition's dynamics shift. Her presence highlights how personal networks influence success in a staged reality setting.

A glamorous trophy wife who appears uninterested in the prize, living in luxury with her adopted children. Her skepticism about the contest’s value contrasts with the others’ desperation, underscoring the commodification of family life for ratings. Her allure masks a wary pragmatism.

Lizi participates at the insistence of her mother, reluctant yet pulled into the spotlight. Her quiet reluctance contrasts with the spectacle around her, revealing the pressure families place on young contestants. Her arc considers the cost of fame on youth.

Otar is the Head of the Jury, a cold director who exploits the contestants to maximize ratings. His controlling presence drives humiliations and coercive decisions behind the scenes. He embodies the ruthless side of televised spectacle.

Anka is one of the contestants whose arc intertwines with the others as tensions escalate. She contributes to the tapestry of personal stories used to entertain and engage the audience. Her role emphasizes the collective experience of striving under pressure.

Lizi's mother pushes her daughter toward stardom, believing the limelight can secure a better future. She embodies the parental drive to control outcomes in a world where reality and performance blur. Her actions reveal how generations pursue opportunity through televised channels.

Alina is a fellow contestant whose presence adds to the mosaic of backgrounds and motivations within the competition. Her participation reflects the broadened scope of the show and the diverse pressures contestants face. She contributes to the overarching theme of performance under scrutiny.