The Debt

An American hedge fund banker drawn back to Peru to negotiate a lucrative debt deal that could rescue his firm. As the pressure mounts, his prioritization of profit clashes with the visible consequences for Peruvians, revealing signs of moral conflict.

Oliver's Peruvian ally who researches Caravedo's plans and questions their impact on ordinary people. He acts as a conscience, urging caution about exploitation. He dies in an accident while investigating a gold nugget before he can warn Oliver.

A nurse caring for her elderly mother Gloria in an underfunded hospital. She uses sharp means to secure care for her mother, including blackmailing Dr. Cerrón, and demonstrates fierce dedication to family.

A mountain farmer who fights to keep his neighbors from selling their land to Caravedo. He has a strained relationship with his son Diego, balancing tradition with economic pressures and the lure of modernization.

Florentino's son who dreams of becoming a pilot. He loses a llama and endures a harsh family conflict, later suffering from a leg injury that complicates his future prospects.

A developer intent on buying farmland to push modernization, pressuring Oliver to seal deals that may displace rural communities. He embodies unscrupulous corporate ambition.

A surgeon at the hospital who tells Maria that only one patient can be operated on, highlighting the hard choices within a strained healthcare system. He is involved in an affair with an intern, signaling moral ambiguity.

Oliver's boss who pushes for a quick exit from Peru to free up cash, later revealing a deal with Caravedo. He acknowledges knowing Caravedo's plans only after the fact.

Maria's elderly mother who needs hospital care. Gloria's illness underscores the personal stakes of the healthcare system and the urgency of timely medical attention.