Liliom

A charismatic yet volatile barker who flirts with danger and teases fate. His quick temper and self-centered choices drive the plot, but a capacity for love and self-reflection hints at possible redemption. His arc traces a brutal cycle of violence and remorse that culminates in a cosmic reckoning.

Liliom's partner, a hopeful and patient woman who works in a photo studio. She anchors Liliom's life with a desire for a better future and a strong sense of loyalty, even as she enduring his volatility. Her love ultimately exposes the pain of his past and the possibility of healing.

Liliom's criminal friend who urges the robbery to solve money problems. His ruthless pragmatism pushes Liliom toward crime, highlighting the temptations of desperation. He escapes when the plan fails, leaving Liliom to face the consequences.

Owner of Madame Muscat's Carousel and Liliom's former boss who is entangled in an affair with him. She wields power in the carousel world and offers a tempting raise to lure Liliom back, revealing aspects of jealousy and control within relationships.

An officious authority figure who presides over judgments in the afterlife, mirroring the earthly police structure. He probes Liliom's motives and enforces a severe but transformative sentence that pushes him toward change.

The police investigator who confronts Liliom during the attempted robbery, highlighting the tension between crime, law, and the consequences of a reckless life.

A minor yet symbolic figure whose knife tool underscores the film's motif of danger, trade, and the fine line between survival and crime.

A supporting character who is present among the cast, representing the everyday people affected by Liliom's choices and the social circle around the carousel world.