LFO

An awkward, isolated man who retreats to his basement to tinker with synthesizers and develop a ‘sound allergy’ theory. He escalates from private experiments to coercive experiments on his neighbors, using a hypnotic frequency to enforce obedience. His growing power and belief that he is testing humanity push him toward a god-like ambition with catastrophic consequences.

Robert's wife, skeptical of his behavior and a voice of judgment. She challenges him to take his antipsychotic medication and is revealed as a hallucination at one point, underscoring the fragility of perception in his world. Her presence destabilizes as Robert widens his experiments beyond the private home.

A new neighbor who becomes entangled in Robert's experiments. She is coerced into intimate acts and later discovers traces of his manipulation through security devices. Her awareness grows as she navigates a relationship under his control and tries to stay connected to reality.

Linn’s partner and the other neighbor subjected to Robert’s commands. He performs menial tasks and endures punishment for perceived transgressions, eventually becoming a participant in the movement’s broader narrative. His actions contribute to the unfolding tension and the question of consent.

Robert's son, whose death in a car crash is revealed as part of the backstory. The tragedy compounds Robert's detachment and fuels the chilling development of his manipulation. Sebastian’s absence shapes the family dynamics and the illusion of a 'normal' family in Robert’s world.

An investigating friend from the Internet who threatens to go to the authorities unless Robert shares his invention. Robert hypnotizes Sinus-San and a car-manufacturer representative, highlighting the tension between curiosity, accountability, and coercion. Sinus-San becomes a catalyst for the external scrutiny Robert faces.