The Line, the Cross & the Curve

A cryptic figure who crashes through the studio mirror, claiming to have survived a fire. She manipulates the singer by offering her red ballet shoes in exchange for help drawing the line, cross, and curve. Her presence introduces the central conflict and she exerts a seductive, ambiguous influence over the events that follow.

A wind-driven guide who accompanies the singer on her journey between worlds. He can calm the shoes yet warns that escape requires singing back the symbols. He acts as a stabilizing intermediary, bridging the studio and the mirror realm while maintaining an air of mystery.

A seasoned mentor who leads the singer through the perilous journey. He offers direction, helps interpret the symbolic tasks, and serves as a steady presence amid shifting realities. His guidance is crucial for reconnecting with the singer's memories and powers.

A mystic who provides protection and practical counsel. She helps the singer recover the symbolic line and offers reassurance as the journey deepens. Lily functions as a nurturing force within the magical sequence.

A dancer who embodies the film's surreal, performative energy. She appears in the dreamlike sequences and interacts with the singer as a living embodiment of rhythm and desire. The Dancer connects physical movement with the symbolic journey the singer must undertake.

An ethereal angelic presence in the mirror-world scenes, offering flashes of guidance and hope. This figure surfaces during pivotal moments, providing a luminous counterpoint to the danger below. The angel embodies memory, protection, and transcendence.

An otherworldly angel figure who appears in the dream sequences, contributing to the sense of a larger, unseen order at work. The presence emphasizes themes of mercy and vigilance as the singer navigates perilous choices.

A luminous guide in the mirror realm, offering subtle encouragement and protection. This angel reinforces the idea that the journey is watched over by benevolent forces even as danger intensifies.

An angelic figure who hovers at the fringes of the action, suggesting moral support and restraint for the protagonist. The presence adds weight to the film's spiritual undertones and the stakes of the journey.

The central protagonist, a singer who practices with her band and becomes entangled in a surreal quest after a mysterious intrusion. She must reclaim her power by using the symbols and reclaim control over the red ballet shoes. Her journey blends vulnerability with resilience as she navigates both the studio and the mirrored world.

A member of the singer's band who participates in the studio performances. He contributes to the musical energy and the rhythmic backdrop as the surreal events unfold. His presence grounds the scene in shared rehearsal space.

One of the musicians supporting the singer during rehearsals and on stage-like sequences. He helps maintain the ensemble's pace as the narrative shifts between reality and fantasy.

A performer in the band who participates in the fabric of the studio scenes. His role reinforces the musical environment amid the dreamlike events.

A guitarist/ensemble player in the singer's group, contributing to the sonic texture as the story shifts between dream and performance.

A musician in the band whose presence emphasizes the collaborative nature of the performance dreamscape. He participates in both the studio and symbolic sequences.

A member of the ensemble providing rhythm and texture to the musical scenes. He contributes to the energy that sustains the journey through the mirror world.

Part of the band's core, performing alongside the singer as the surreal events unfold. His role anchors the music within the narrative.

A musician whose presence enriches the soundscape during the studio scenes and the film's fantastical sequences.

One of the band's instrumentalists, contributing to the ensemble that accompanies the singer through both worlds.

A wind- and horn-instrument player in the group, adding to the musical richness of the performances inside and outside the mirror.