Stories from the Kronen

A handsome, selfish, amoral leader who pursues pleasure without regard for consequences. He is the catalyst of the group’s wild nights, using charm to influence Amalia and manipulate peers to maintain power. His surface-level charisma masks a willingness to exploit others, including his friend Pedro.

Carlos's best friend, more serious and scrupulous than the rest. He harbors repressed homosexual feelings for Carlos, creating inner conflict and moral tension within the group. He struggles between loyalty and vulnerability as events unfold.

Carlos's former girlfriend who re-enters the group attracted by his looks and charm. She participates in the social scene but carries ambivalence about the dynamics around her. Her presence highlights the lure and danger of Carlos's world.

The physically weakest member, diabetic with kidney history. He is bullied by Carlos and used for his vulnerability, illustrating the group's capacity for cruelty. His death occurs after being forced to drink a bottle of scotch at a party.

The bar's bartender and the band's singer, the least affluent of the group. He acts as a link between their bohemian dreams and the harsher realities of their lives, offering a steadier counterpoint to Carlos's excess.

A lawyer who tries to guide his son away from danger and mediate between reckless lifestyle and consequences. He helps rescue Carlos and Pedro from jail, embodying the tension between family expectations and a child's behaviour.

Represents the family side that Carlos often neglects, highlighting the pull between family obligations and his hedonistic pursuits. Her presence underscores the emotional backdrop of a family affected by a reckless son.

Carlos's sister who expresses despair at his lack of regard for family and normal boundaries. She embodies the strain on familial relationships caused by his wild behavior.

An elder mentor figure who once guided Carlos but dies, marking a turning point in his life and illustrating the loss of guidance that accompanies youth's downfall.