Show Me Love

A shy, depressed girl who loves Elin and feels isolated in Åmål. Her emotional intensity and vulnerability drive the film's drama, culminating in crises and a longing for connection. She struggles to express her feelings and fears being rejected by those around her. Her arc centers on the search for belonging and self-acceptance.

Outgoing and popular, Elin feels trapped in Åmål and longs for something beyond its borders. She initially toys with Agnes to fit in, then confronts her own feelings and fears vulnerability. Her journey moves from flirtation to love, and she ultimately seeks a future away from the town's limits. Her choices reveal the difficulty of embracing identity under social scrutiny.

A girl in a wheelchair who arrives at the party, facing unkindness and exclusion. She endures social cruelty while remaining a symbol of resilience and a demand for genuine acceptance. Her presence highlights the cruelty of adolescence and the need for empathy. Her character underscores the impact of disability on social dynamics.

A boy who professes love to Elin and later becomes a vehicle for exploring conformist pressures. He loses status as the couple's feelings unfold, and his relationship with Elin serves as a foil for the central romance. His presence pushes the story toward its climactic reveal in the school bathroom. He also embodies the complexity of desire in a judgmental community.

Elin's older sister who dares her to kiss Agnes, triggering a cascade of revelations. She sees through the hype and pushes her sister to confront her sexuality. She witnesses the couple's struggle while also representing peer pressure from siblings and friends.