Symmetry

A young detainee who is abruptly thrust into prison life. He begins naive and frightened, then gradually adapts to the grypsera to avoid becoming a target. His evolving loyalty and moral compromises drive much of the film’s tension.

The cell’s de facto leader, adept at intimidation and manipulation. He teaches Łukasz the rules of the grypsera and pushes the group toward violent actions to maintain his place at the top. His calculated ruthlessness makes him a central pillar of the cell’s power structure.

A volatile mob member who uses aggression to police the group and intimidate Łukasz. His cruelty and unpredictability illustrate the constant threat of violence within the cell.

A younger mobster who tests boundaries with rough humor and quick violence. He initiates the discussion about killing the new prisoner and embodies casual brutality under the guise of camaraderie.

The lowest rung in the cell hierarchy, who tries to stay out of trouble but is drawn into plans for murder. His reluctance highlights the moral cost of power plays and the fragility of safety in prison.

A quiet, bookish inmate whose restraint earns respect. He becomes entangled in the murder plan, showing that even reflective prisoners can be drawn into violence when survival is at stake.

The cell member who explains the grypsera and tests Łukasz’s willingness to join. He acts as a gatekeeper within the subculture, shaping the newcomer’s path and the cell’s power dynamics.

The attorney hired to defend Łukasz, connecting the outside legal system with his prison life. He informs him of potential remittance and works to secure release, underscoring the tension between prison and law.