Metal Skin

A shy, isolated car enthusiast living with his brain-damaged father in Altona. He struggles to care for his father and is drawn into a volatile network of friends. His longing for connection and fear of losing control culminate in impulsive acts of violence.

A confident, charming womaniser at a crossroads, working with Joe and running a garage with his family. He is torn between his relationship with Roslyn and his bond with Savina, navigating loyalty, desire, and guilt.

A devoted but unstable figure obsessed with Dazey since high school, she uses dark mysticism and manipulation to draw people into her orbit. Her growing love destabilizes the group and fuels a downward spiral culminating in tragedy.

Dazey's girlfriend who becomes the object of Joe's desire. She tries to de-escalate Joe's crisis but is drawn into the violence around them. Resourceful and conflicted, she acts to protect herself and others during the climactic chase.

The patriarch who runs a family car garage with Dazey’s brother, anchoring the car world that pulls the characters into racing and risk. His presence grounds the group’s dealings in a familial, rough-around-the-edges business.

Dazey’s brother and a NASCAR driver who epitomizes the racing heritage of the family. He shares ties to the garage and supports or competes in the street-racing world that frames the plot.

A priest who appears in the film’s church scenes, providing a counterpoint to the characters’ descent into obsession and violence. His presence underscores the moral stakes in the story.

Savina's mother, whose limited involvement hints at the family background shaping Savina’s intensity and spiritual or ritualistic tendencies.