The Designated Victim

A successful advertising executive whose career is tempered by a tumultuous marriage and an affair. He is driven by ambition and fear of losing control, making him susceptible to Matteo's manipulative scheme. As events spiral, he grapples with loyalty, guilt, and the urge to protect his own interests.

Stefano's wife and a socialite who resents his infidelity. Her status and emotional stakes fuel the tension at home, pushing the couple toward crisis. Her murder becomes a pivotal trigger in Matteo's scheme and the investigation that follows.

A charming but calculating nobleman who engineers the murder plot to resolve his own family tensions. He uses manipulation and threats to control Stefano and others, portraying power as a tool for personal ends.

A German woman drawn into Stefano's life who becomes a pawn in Matteo's scheme. Her presence accelerates the plot and creates the conditions for the murder, though her awareness of the manipulation varies.

Stefano's French lover, whose relationship with him further entangles the web of deceit. She becomes part of Matteo's plans and the larger scheme to destabilize Stefano's life.

A police inspector who around the case becomes frustrated by lack of solid evidence and the influence of status on justice. He represents the law's struggle to disentangle truth from manipulation.

A high-ranking officer involved in the investigation, navigating political pressure and the complexities of proving a crime rooted in social prestige.

A supporting figure in the mansion’s orbit who contributes to the social atmosphere that frames the crime.

The household servant who observes the mansion’s goings-on, quietly bearing witness to the unfolding conspiracy.

A minor character whose presence underscores the international ties and mobility surrounding the crime's web.

A member of the cast whose role adds to the ensemble dynamics of the social circle involved in the events.