Marilena from P7

Thirteen-year-old Andrei is curious and impulsive, drawn to Marilena's world and eager to belong. He hatches a misguided plan to win her affection by stealing his father's salary and chasing nightlife. His actions pull him deeper into a dangerous suburban underworld, revealing a child venturing beyond safe boundaries.

The streetwise pimp who orchestrates the prostitutes' meetings and keeps control over the block's money and power. He exerts psychological pressure, manipulating workers and boys who seek access. He embodies the predatory underside of the suburb, thriving on fear and domination.

A weary, working-class father trying to provide for his family. He notices his son's theft and pursues the boys with another driver, illustrating the limits of parental control in a rough neighborhood. His protective instincts clash with the harsh realities his family faces.

A sex worker whom Andrei admires and who captivates him with a brief, fragile romance. She falls for a client but is ultimately overwhelmed by the dangers of street life and jealousy. Her life ends in tragedy when she takes her own life, underscoring the brutality of the environment.

One of Marilena's clients; he is involved with another woman and is drawn into her desperate world. He becomes frightened and unsettled by Marilena's death, revealing how the men who crave affection can be destabilized by the consequences of their actions.

Andrei's mother is a caring, protective figure in a tight-knit suburban family. She embodies the domestic concern and worry that accompanies her son's risky explorations, reflecting the pressure families face in such environments.

Andrei's brother is a secondary presence in the family, sharing the same urban environment that shapes the boy's choices. He is part of the same environment that surrounds Andrei, reflecting how the boy's decisions resonate within the household and neighborhood.