Our Paradise

A former prostitute and mother figure who remains tied to her past. She is an old friend of Vassili and named her son after him, though Vassili is not the father. She becomes part of the improvised family when the group converges, offering warmth and vulnerability while haunted by her history.

An aging Paris hustler who struggles with the toll of time and a volatile temperament. His bond with Angelo grows into a dangerous, protective relationship that leads to further murders. His pride and need to control shape the course of their crime.

A teenage boy with an angelic appearance who becomes the object of Vassili’s fixation. He enters the relationship with a mix of innocence and agency, eventually participating in the couple’s killings. His presence complicates notions of trust and protection.

Vassili’s first client and a paternal figure who provides financial support and comfort. His home represents a contrast to the criminals’ illegal acts, until violence erupts and his life is put at risk.

Victor’s young Moroccan lover who grows suspicious of the couple’s motives. His unease adds tension and foreshadows the consequences of staying with the two main figures.

The son named after the older Vassili, living with Anna. He becomes a witness to the murders and, in Lyon, a focal point around whom the 'family' dynamic evolves. His perspective frames the emotional stakes of the story.