Road Games

A young British hitchhiker who meets Véronique after a tense day on the road. He is pragmatic and quick to assess danger, seeking safety and a ride. His trust is tested by suspicious encounters and a violent turn of events. He ultimately teams up with Véronique, steering toward escape rather than surrender.

A drifter who travels with Jack and uses charm to navigate danger. She helps Jack learn French and becomes a key ally. Her later reveal as Grizard's daughter reframes her motives and loyalties. Her willingness to kill and escape reveals a complex, fearless character.

A French host whose generous facade hides coercive control and a deadly secret. He lures Jack and Véronique with hospitality while juggling his own tense family dynamics. The power he holds over the situation is reinforced by manipulation and intimidation. His identity as Véronique's father adds a disturbing twist to the plot.

Grizard's wife, drawn into the tense deception. She becomes involved in the cover-up of Véronique's actions and expresses distress at the dinner table. As the danger escalates, her loyalty shifts in the attempt to protect her husband and image.

Grizard's handyman, the ruthless enforcer who drives the danger. He drugs and confines Jack, then engages in violent confrontations that escalate the threat. He dies after a scuffle, leaving Véronique to take control of the chase.