Kurt Turns Evil

Kurt is a skilled forklift driver who craves recognition. He lies about being a doctor to feel important, and his deception drives family tension and a public scandal. As the lies escalate, Kurt's actions reveal how far he is willing to go for a sense of belonging, before he returns to his old role at the end.

Kurt's ambitious wife, an architect, navigates loyalty to her family and the pull of status. She confronts the deception when the doctor facade is exposed and strives to keep the family afloat amid mounting pressure. Her practicality and resolve contrast with Kurt's rising fantasy of power.

Bud is Kurt's younger and most loyal son, showing curiosity and resilience. He participates in scenes that reveal innocence and honesty, even as he becomes entangled in his father's schemes. His perspective highlights the cost of deception on the next generation.

Bruse-Kurt is the older son who witnesses the family's unraveling; he embodies the tension between filial loyalty and rebellion. He navigates the strain at home and in school as money and secrets accumulate. His attitude underscores the film's focus on family dynamics under stress.

Helena is Kurt's teenage daughter whose presence reinforces the family dynamics; her experience of upheaval exposes the fault lines within the household. She observes the mayhem and contributes to the emotional landscape of the story. Her reactions help ground the narrative in a family perspective.

Dr. Petter is a wealthy neighbor whose status acts as a benchmark Kurt aspires to. His success and social influence inadvertently fuel Kurt's deception and the ensuing conflict. The dynamic between the two households drives much of the film's satire and tension.

The policeman represents law and order and the consequences of bending rules. He fines Kurt and becomes part of the chase that frames the catastrophe. His presence anchors the story's critique of accountability in a ridiculous moral universe.