Something Always Happens

A down-on-his-luck but sharp-witted former car salesman who chases any opportunity to rise. He is resourceful, opportunistic, and learns to balance ambition with risk as he builds Blue Point's success. His schemes and quick decisions propel the plot, while his personal judgments about trust shape his alliances.

A hungry street urchin whom Peter rescues, Billy embodies vulnerability in the city’s harsh economy. He adapts quickly and serves as a quiet reminder of the consequences of street-level poverty. His bond with Peter underscores the human costs behind business ploys.

Daughter of Mr Hatch who pretends to be out of work to test Peter’s ideas; she owns the Bentley and uses charm and wit to influence the unfolding business plans. She is intelligent, morally ambiguous, and its reveal of Hatch as her father adds a personal twist to the power dynamics.

A wealthy industrialist who controls multiple petrol-related companies. He challenges Peter’s plans, initially dismissing him, then taking a strategic interest as the rivalry with Blue Point deepens. His authority and resources shape the fight for control of the market.

Blue Point's publicist who wields PR to influence opinions and outcomes. His missteps and evasions highlight the role of publicity in business battles and how image can make or break deals. He becomes a figure whose actions ripple through Peter’s plans.

A high-ranking figure at Blue Point who drives expansion and strategic decisions. His actions directly affect the bypass plot and Peter’s opportunistic moves, underscoring the corporate chess game behind the film’s drama.

A kindhearted landlady who provides a safety net in the tough urban environment, embodying the social support structures that keep vulnerable residents afloat. Her warmth contrasts with the cutthroat business world at the story’s center.

Owner of a prestigious restaurant where social circles intersect and where some of the plot’s social games unfold. The setting of the Maison de Paris adds a layer of high-society intrigue to the film’s economic drama.